Cork's historic Weighmaster's House set for ambitious refurbishment

Planning documents say the refurbishment has been designed to deliver a significant community resource and creative space

The historic Weighmaster House site, highlighted in red, is behind the Butter Exchange building and is situated in the shadow of the iconic Shandon steeple.

Ambitious plans have been unveiled for the refurbishment of an historic Cork City property, once linked to the world’s largest butter market, as a community and creative space that could include recording studios.

Cork City Council’s plans for the Weighmaster’s House at No 2 Church St, behind the city’s famous Butter Market building and in the shadow of the iconic Shandon steeple, are being advanced as part of a Part 8 process — a local authority’s way of applying for planning permission.