NOTICE UNDER SECTION 179 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED) & PART 8 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (AS AMENDED)
Pursuant to the provisions of Part XI of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) and in accordance with the requirements of Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Notice is hereby given that the development as described hereunder (“the proposed development”) is proposed to be carried out by Cork City Council for Cork City Council by way of a Project Agreement with Progressive Commercial Construction Limited (‘’the developer’’).
The Railyard Apartments proposed development comprises of the construction of 217 no. apartments, comprising 25 no. studio units; 92 no. 1-bedroom units; 88 no. 2-bedroom units; and 12 no. 3-bedroom units, all apartments in a building that ranges in height from 8 to 11 to 24 storeys over ground floor at the site at Albert Quay, Cork.
The development site, measuring approximately 0.2744 hectares, is bounded by Albert Quay East to the north, Albert Street to the west, the former Blackrock and Passage Railway Terminus – Ticket Office, a Protected Structure, Ref. No. PS 1138, and which is also a Recorded Monument, CO074-119002, the two-storey former Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway Offices, Protected Structure, Ref. No. PS 1137, and the Albert Road Post Box, which is also a Protected Structure Ref. No. PS 942 and Albert Road to the south, and Navigation Square to the east. The site is accessed by Albert Quay East and Albert Street.
The proposed development comprises:
The demolition of the existing two-storey former Carey Tool Hire building.
The construction of 217 no. apartments [25 no. studio units; 92 no. 1-bedroom units; 88 no. 2-bedroom units; and 12 no. 3-bedroom units] in a building that ranges in height from 8 to 11 to 24 storeys over ground floor.
The provision of external balconies on the east, west and south elevations to the 12th floor on the east and west elevation, and to the 9th floor on the southern elevation.
The provision of an external public realm area at ground level, an eastern laneway for servicing of the proposed development, in addition to its use as a pedestrian link.
The provision of internal communal space areas at ground floor, 1st floor, and 2nd floor, and 2 no. external rooftop terraces on the 9th floor and the 12th floor.
The provision of a ground floor community/arts use, with external seating area and a ground floor creche with external covered play area.
The provision of ground level plant, ancillary uses, and bin store.
Bicycle spaces at lower ground floor and ground floor level; additional visitor bicycle spaces; and a set down delivery area at ground floor level on Albert Street.
Set back of the eastern boundary wall to the north and south.
All ancillary site development, public realm and landscaping works, as outlined in the plans and particulars.
In accordance with the Habitats Directive, an Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening has been carried out on the proposed development, in relation to any potential impacts upon the Cork Harbour Special Protection Area [Site No. 004030] and the Great Island Channel Special Area of Conservation [Site No. 001058]. The findings of the AA screening noted that no significant effects on any Natura 2000 sites is likely and it was not necessary to undertake any further stage of the Appropriate Assessment process.
In addition, the proposed development has been screened to determine whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required and it has been concluded that there will be no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that an EIA is not required.
In accordance with Article 120 (3), as amended by S.I. No. 296 of 2018, a person may, within 4 weeks beginning on the 12th August 2024 apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Such a submission should be addressed to the Secretary, An Bord Pleanála, 64, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1.
Plans and particulars of the proposed development, including an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report, will be available for inspection from Monday 12th August 2024 until Monday 9th September 2024:
Online at https://consult.corkcity.ie/
At the offices of Cork City Council, City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork between 10.00am and 4.00 pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact 021-4925518 to make an appointment.
A copy of the documents may be purchased, on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy. Requests for a copy may be made by contacting 021-4925518.
Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated, may be made:
Electronically through https://consult.corkcity.ie/
In writing to Mark Birch, Acting Programme Manager, Housing Delivery & Regeneration Directorate, Cork City Council, City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork T12 T997.
The closing date for submissions and observations is Monday 23rd September 2024 at 4.00pm.
All comments, including a list of the persons or bodies who made submissions or observations, submitted to Cork City Council in regard to the proposed development, are required to be made available for public inspection, and will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented at the monthly meeting of Cork City Council. Accordingly, this list will be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain. Cork City Council will retain data for no longer than is necessary and in accordance with the Council’s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Statement (which is available to view on www.corkcity.ie) and relevant Data Protection legislation.
Brian Geaney Date: 12th August 2024
Deputy Chief Executive
Cork City Council
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Part 8 Planning Notice - Railyard Apartments (Housing Development)
COMHAIRLE CATHRACH CHORCAÍ
CORK CITY COUNCIL
PART 8 PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 179 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED) & PART 8 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (AS AMENDED)
Pursuant to the provisions of Part XI of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) and in accordance with the requirements of Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Notice is hereby given that the development as described hereunder (“the proposed development”) is proposed to be carried out by Cork City Council for Cork City Council by way of a Project Agreement with Progressive Commercial Construction Limited (‘’the developer’’).
The Railyard Apartments proposed development comprises of the construction of 217 no. apartments, comprising 25 no. studio units; 92 no. 1-bedroom units; 88 no. 2-bedroom units; and 12 no. 3-bedroom units, all apartments in a building that ranges in height from 8 to 11 to 24 storeys over ground floor at the site at Albert Quay, Cork.
The development site, measuring approximately 0.2744 hectares, is bounded by Albert Quay East to the north, Albert Street to the west, the former Blackrock and Passage Railway Terminus – Ticket Office, a Protected Structure, Ref. No. PS 1138, and which is also a Recorded Monument, CO074-119002, the two-storey former Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway Offices, Protected Structure, Ref. No. PS 1137, and the Albert Road Post Box, which is also a Protected Structure Ref. No. PS 942 and Albert Road to the south, and Navigation Square to the east. The site is accessed by Albert Quay East and Albert Street.
The proposed development comprises:
In accordance with the Habitats Directive, an Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening has been carried out on the proposed development, in relation to any potential impacts upon the Cork Harbour Special Protection Area [Site No. 004030] and the Great Island Channel Special Area of Conservation [Site No. 001058]. The findings of the AA screening noted that no significant effects on any Natura 2000 sites is likely and it was not necessary to undertake any further stage of the Appropriate Assessment process.
In addition, the proposed development has been screened to determine whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required and it has been concluded that there will be no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that an EIA is not required.
In accordance with Article 120 (3), as amended by S.I. No. 296 of 2018, a person may, within 4 weeks beginning on the 12th August 2024 apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Such a submission should be addressed to the Secretary, An Bord Pleanála, 64, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1.
Plans and particulars of the proposed development, including an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report, will be available for inspection from Monday 12th August 2024 until Monday 9th September 2024:
A copy of the documents may be purchased, on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy. Requests for a copy may be made by contacting 021-4925518.
Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated, may be made:
The closing date for submissions and observations is Monday 23rd September 2024 at 4.00pm.
All comments, including a list of the persons or bodies who made submissions or observations, submitted to Cork City Council in regard to the proposed development, are required to be made available for public inspection, and will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented at the monthly meeting of Cork City Council. Accordingly, this list will be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain. Cork City Council will retain data for no longer than is necessary and in accordance with the Council’s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Statement (which is available to view on www.corkcity.ie) and relevant Data Protection legislation.
Brian Geaney Date: 12th August 2024
Deputy Chief Executive
Cork City Council
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