ACA Paul Street
Description of Area
Statement of Character
1.83 The Paul Street Architectural Conservation Area is located between Lavitt’s Quay, Cornmarket St., Half Moon St, Academy St. and St. Patrick St. It is predominantly commercial in character, with an emphasis on retailing and evening entertainment. Formerly an enclosed area of marshland bounded by offshoots of the River Lee, the area has largely retained its 18th century street pattern.
1.84 Paul Street is the principal thoroughfare across this former island, lined by 18th century buildings, on small scale plots interspersed with larger, mainly 19th century buildings. The area contains some larger 19th century buildings of significant architectural merit and some 20th century buildings of limited architectural value. It also comprises the Huguenot Quarter consisting of Paul Street, French Church Street and Carey’s Lane.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
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