Planning application · Cork County Council

Demolition of the existing retaining wall running along the western boundary of the site…

Skibbereen Residential Care Ltd. Baltimore Road Skibbereen Co. Cork

24/640 · CorkLodged
Reference
24/640
Planning authority
Cork County Council
Received
20 Nov 2024
Decided
21 Oct 2025
Status
Lodged

Proposed development

Demolition of the existing retaining wall running along the western boundary of the site and a construction of a new retaining wall in a 2m offset towards that boundary line, *internal alterations to southwestern part of the existing building's layout' * Construction of 3 no. single storey extensions to the existing Residential Care Centre; an extension to the western side of the building with GIFA of 951.3m2, comprising of 24 no. single bedrooms with en-suite, communal areas, clinical and support accommodation and staff areas; an extension to the northern side of the building with GIFA of 25.2m2, comprising of an extended dining room, extended kitchen and additional storage facility; an extension to the eastern side of the building with GIFA of 27m2, comprising of equipment store. The total area of extensions is 1003.5m2. The total number of bed spaces will be 71 no; *Provision of additional 23 no. parking spaces over 18 no. existing totaling to 41 no. parking spaces; * Provision of 10 no. bicycle stands; *External landscaping works and other associated site works

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