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Nov 06

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LDA puts forward plans for €34m development in Anglesea Terrace, Cork

By Aoibhin Bryant | Industry News

The Land Development Agency has put forward plans to proceed with a €34 million residential development in Anglesea Terrace in Cork city.

The site looks to deliver 147 new apartments in total in one block.

This includes 72 one-beds and 75 two-beds. Of the 147, 132 will be cost-rental, and 15 will be social homes.

The block will vary from four to 16 storeys at its tallest point.

The development will feature three retail units: one for a cafe or restaurant and two for office or retail use.

Residents will enjoy an external courtyard for communal open space, a linear western park, and a rooftop terrace on the seventh floor.

The Land Development Agency has put forward plans to proceed with a €34 million residential development in Anglesea Terrace in Cork city. Credit: Henry J Lyons Architects

The LDA hopes to upgrade the footpaths at Old Station Road and build an eastern pedestrian link along the South Link Road. On top of that, provisions are in place for a delivery area at Anglesea Terrace.

Subject to planning permission, construction could begin as early as 2027. First homes are expected by 2030.

“Much needed affordable housing”

This is part 8 of the LDA’s plans to deliver homes across Cork.

John Coleman, Chief Executive of the Land Development Agency, welcomed the partnership with Cork City Council to deliver “much needed affordable housing in the heart of Cork City”.

“Anglesea Terrace is a fantastic site with great potential. Our vision is to turn this underutilised brownfield site into high quality affordable housing that can act as a catalyst for rejuvenation in the local community and create positive societal impact for Cork City.”

Valerie O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cork City Council said the development “demonstrates the welcome and growing demand for city living in Cork”.

“This project has the capacity to create a desirable, vibrant and well-connected neighbourhood for the people of Cork.”

Feature Image Credit: Henry J Lyons Architects

Oct 29

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Work begins on €98 million mixed development in Midleton, Co Cork

By Danny O Shea | Industry News

The construction of a €98 million mixed development has begun on the outskirts of Midleton, Co Cork.

Work is now underway on the construction of 66 houses on the site at Knockgriffin and Water Rock, Midleton.

EMR Projects are set to build 284 homes in total, spanning 70 houses and 214 apartment and duplex units.

The apartments will be built across seven blocks, from Block A through to G.

Block A and Block B are both five-storey apartment buildings with 14 apartments (six one-beds and eight two-beds) each. Block C spans six storeys with 100 Independent Living Units (83 one-beds and 17 two-beds). Block D rises to seven storeys with 62 apartments (31 one-beds and 31 two-beds).

Work is now underway on the construction of 66 houses for a €98 million mixed development on the outskirts of Midleton, Co Cor — delivering nearly 300 homes in total. Credit: Van Dijk Architects

Block E is reserved for non-residential units such as retail and office space as well as a medical clinic. It stands at four storeys with a retail unit and café on the ground floor (with associated outdoor dining area), a medical clinic on the first floor and admin rooms at ground, first, second and third-floor levels.

Block F and Block G will host the duplex units. Block F will comprise 18 duplexes (nine one-beds and nine three-beds) in a three-storey building. Block G has six duplex units (three one-beds and three three-beds) across three storeys.

Residents in all apartment buildings will benefit from private balconies, communal open spaces and dedicated car and cycling parking. Including the car parking spaces for the houses, the site will have 450 car parking spaces in total.

A childcare facility and associated outdoor play area will be located at Block D.

EMR Projects are set to build 284 homes in total, spanning 70 houses and 214 apartment and duplex units. Credit: Van Dijk Architects

While work commences on 66 of the houses, there will be 70 two-storey semi-detached and terraced houses overall. These include 13 two-beds, 53 three-beds and four four-beds.

All existing derelict buildings on the site will be demolished to make way for the homes.

EMR Projects applied for planning permission in December 2021 with permission granted by Cork County Council in September 2022.

Several appeals were made to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) following the green light, however they were withdrawn before ABP issued a decision.

Feature Image Credit: Van Dijk Architects

Sep 23

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Permission granted for €52m housing development on former Cork GAA lands

By Danny O Shea | Upcoming Construction Projects

An Bord Pleanála gave the go-ahead to plans for the construction of 319 new homes on former Cork GAA lands.

This €52m Strategic Housing Development (SHD), submitted by submitted by the Cork County GAA Board, will consist of 203 houses and 116 apartments.

These include 85 semi-detached houses(17 four-beds and 68 three-beds) and 118 terraced houses (eight four-beds, 60 three-beds and 50 two-beds).

Of the apartments, there will be 53 duplexes (26 one-beds, 25 two-beds and two three-beds) and 63 apartments (15 one-beds and 48 two-beds).

The apartments will be built across three part four-storey and part five-storey blocks.

A creche and a riverside amenity park are included in current plans.

An Bord Pleanála gave the go-ahead to plans for the construction of 319 new homes on former Cork GAA lands. Credit: G-Net 3D

The proposed total gross floor area is 33,738.70sqm.

Before construction is underway, a disused hurley manufacturing factory is to be demolished on the site.

The southern and eastern boundary treatments will also be removed and replaced. Formal walking sites will replaces informal walking paths on the north of the site.

A new through road will be laid out across the site, from the Old Whitechurch Road to Delaney’s GAA Grounds.

There will be site access from both the Old Whitechurch Road and the Upper Dublin Hill Road.

Plans include the provision of private, communal and public open spaces as well as motorcycle and car parking.

An Bord Pleanála granted permission subject to 30 conditions.

The land was first bought by Cork County Board in the 1960s to develop playing fields and a hurley factory.

Speaking after Cork County GAA submitted plans to build homes, Marc Sheehan, chairman of Cork County GAA Board said: “There is no further requirement for playing fields in this area and the land has been zoned in recent times for mainly residential.”

He continued: “The shortage of housing in Cork and across the country is well documented and this development could provide homes for hundreds of families in a great location.”

Kevin O’Donovan, CEO of Cork GAA, added that the project is a “key element” of the financial security of Cork GAA.

“We are hopeful that the process will be successful, and would like to thank Cork City Council for their constructive engagement on what is the best use for the site to meet the ongoing need for housing in Cork.”

Feature Image Credit: G-Net 3D

Mar 19

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€137m plans lodged for the delivery of 580 new homes in Douglas, Cork

By Danny O Shea | Industry News

Plans have been lodged for the construction of 580 homes in Douglas, Co Cork.

Applicants Murnane & O’Shea (MOS) Homes Ltd. lodged a €137m plan with Cork County Council to build a new ‘village’.

Plans see the demolition of an existing dwelling house and agricultural outbuildings to make way for new houses and apartments.

In total, there will be 263 houses and 317 apartments delivered to the area.

Of the houses, there will be 88 four-bed semi-detached homes, four four-bed townhouses, 136 three-bed semi-detached homes,18 three-bed townhouses and 17 two-bed townhouses.

For the apartments, eight will be three-beds, 218 will be two-beds and 91 will be one-beds.

Douglas Cork Homes Credit: Deady Gahan Architects

Applicants Murnane & O’Shea (MOS) Homes Ltd. lodged a €137m plan with Cork County Council to build 580 new homes in Douglas, Co Cork. Credit: Deady Gahan Architects

These will be built across 27 buildings, measuring up to four storeys at the highest.

A two-storey building for a creche will be created to support the new community, providing spaces for 122 children.

A two-storey mixed-use building is also planned, with a retail unit and café at ground level and two more commercial units on the first floor.

Developers have proposed an extension to the Ballybrack Valley Pedestrian & Cycle Route as part of the application to provide connections for future residents.

In terms of access, a vehicular bridge over the Moneygurney Stream is proposed, which will lead to a new junction on the existing Carr’s Hill/Carrigaline Road (R609).

A decision on the 10-year planning permission is due in late March. Credit: Deady Gahan Architects

Once the new M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy motorway is up and running, alternative access is suggested from the planned Carr’s Hill Junction.

This motorway will upgrade the N28 National Primary Route – connecting the port of Ringaskiddy in Cork Harbour to both the M8 Cork-Dublin motorway and the Jack Lynch Tunnel.

Bicycle parking, bin storage facilities, landscaping and servicing proposals are also included in plans.

Murnane & O’Shea put forward their application to Cork City Council for ten-year planning permission in February.

Feature Image Credit: Deady Gahan Architects

Feb 02

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Work begins on Cork dockland’s first large-scale apartment scheme

By Danny O Shea | Upcoming Construction Projects

Work has begun on the €160m apartment development in Cork city’s docklands.

The first large-scale development of its kind for Horgan’s Quay, Phase 1 of construction commenced on January 17 2024.

This phase sees the construction of a seven to nine-storey building offering 192 apartments.

As well as the new homes, the building will provide residential amenity areas, a management suite, a creche and two retail units all on the ground floor.

The first large-scale apartment scheme in Cork City’s docklands, the development will offer 302 apartments. Pic: Larry Cummins

Work also began on a covered car park and ancillary rooms such as an ESB station, switch rooms, comms room, generator room, plant rooms, car parking, bicycle parking and communal bin stores.

A protected structure, The Station Masters Building, is also set for refurbishment to provide garden space for residents.

The development will deliver 302 apartments in total by the end of 2025.

Although planning permission had been granted in November 2019, the BAM Ireland and Clarendon project was hit with a series of delays due to rising construction costs.

Last December, the Land Development Agency (LDA) swung in behind the project to kickstart construction.

Although planning permission had been granted in November 2019, the project had stalled until the Land Development Agency (LDA) jumped in last December. Credit: Larry Cummins

This manoeuvre is a part of Project Tosaigh, an initiative which frees land with full planning permission “that is not being developed by private sector owners due to financing and other constraints” in the hopes of accelerating the supply of affordable housing.

Most apartments will now be made available at cost-rental, which is 25% lower than the regular local market rate.

Feature Image Credit: Larry Cummins

Sep 01

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Green light for €313m 1,325 apartments in Cork’s city centre

By Aoibhin Bryant | Upcoming Construction Projects

Cork City Council has approved plans for the largest residential development to date in the city centre.

Applicants Leeside Quays Ltd ( a subsidiary of O’Callaghan Properties) were given the go-ahead to deliver their €313 million plan for 1325 apartments on the Gouldings Site in Cork’s docklands.

The development will see the demolition of all existing buildings and structures on site (bounded by Centre Park and Monahan Road) to build the apartments and duplexes across 10 different buildings, running from two to 14 storeys over basement.

Of these apartments, 658 will be one-beds, 465 will be two-beds and 202 will be three-beds.

Of these 1325 apartments, 658 will be one-beds, 465 will be two-beds and 202 will be three-beds across 10 buildings varying from two to 14 storeys. Credit: Henry J Lyons Architects

The first block (G1) will comprise of 182 residential units (87 one-beds, 62 two-beds, and 33 three-beds), varying from five to eight storeys.

Block G2 will have 237 units (134 one-beds, 95 two-beds, and 44 three-beds) across six to eight storeys.

Block G3A is six to eight storeys and will comprise 103 units (63 one-beds, 24 two-beds and 16 three-beds).

Block G3B will have seven to eight storeys and just 77 units (44 one-beds, 20 two-beds and 13 three-beds).

Block G4A will range from three to seven storeys and provide 115 units (52 one-beds, 46 two-beds and 17 three-beds)

Block G4B comes up to seven storeys with 60 units (21 one-beds and 39 two-bed).

Block G5 has 162 units (75 one-beds, 54 two-beds and 33 three-beds), climbing up to three to seven storeys.

Block G6 will range from three to seven storeys at 172 units in total (83 one-beds, 58 two-beds and 31 three-beds).

Block G7 is at a similar height of three to seven storeys but with only 91 apartments (50 beds, 26 two-beds and 15 three-beds).

Finally, at the development’s tallest, is Block G8 rising up to an impressive 14 storeys and holding 172 apartments (50 one-beds, 26 two-beds and 15 three-beds).

A standalone two-storey creche of 665 s.q.m and associated outdoor amenities was also proposed in plans.

On the ground floor level across the 6.84ha development, four cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating areas are planned, as well as five service retail units, one convenience retail store with a licence to sell alcohol and four offices.

On the ground floor level across the 6.84ha development, four cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating areas are planned, as well as five service retail units, one convenience retail store with a licence to sell alcohol and four offices. Credit: Henry J Lyons Architects

The council also gave a gym of 233 sq.m the green-light, and further play and exercise areas will be allocated across the site (consisting of 25,384 sq.m of public open space).

Vehicular access will be provided to the basement with 300 car parking spaces in total (17 disability spaces, 60 EV spaces and five car share spaces) as well as 1,338 long-stay cycle park spaces and 30 motorcycle spaces.

An additional three disability spaces, 355 short-stay cycle parking spaces and two set-down areas will be distributed across the on-surface level.

A mobility hub is also proposed on Centre Park Road.

Cork City Council approved plans on August 24 subject to 51 conditions.

Cork City Council approved plans on August 24 subject to 51 conditions. Credit: Henry J Lyons Architects

Among these conditions, the council ruled that the proposed creche would be omitted. Instead, the applicants will submit revised plans for the provision of a similar-sized creche within Block G5.

They also ruled that a maximum of 21 car-parking spaces will be allocated for non-residents.

Feature Image Credit: Henry J Lyons Architects

Aug 22

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Work on €124m Strategic Housing Development in Cork commences

By Aoibhin Bryant | Industry News

Work has officially begun for the expansive €124 million Strategic Housing Development (SHD) in Co Cork.

Construction commenced in late July, three years after initial approval for the scheme.

Developer Longview Estates Ltd is set to deliver 753 new homes on the site at Lahardane and Ballincolly.

Of these dwellings, 531 will be houses and 222 are apartments.

Granted seven-year permission from An Bord Pleanala, construction will take place during a series of phases with the aim of six neighbourhoods to be built in total.

There will be 67 no. detached houses, including 31 four-beds and 36 three-beds.

Credit: Arko Visualisation

Semi-detached make up the bulk of the houses of 278 – 41 four-beds and 237 three-beds.

Plans also envision 186 terraced houses, 18 four-beds, 96 three-beds and 72 two-beds.

In regards to the apartments, there will be 69 duplexes – including 36 three-beds and 33 two-beds.

For the other 153 apartments, six are studios, 42 are one-beds, 79 are two-beds and 26 are three-beds.

The apartments will be built across three blocks, two in Neighbour 6 and one in Neighbourhood 2.

Aside from residential units, there are provisions for a local centre including two retail units, a crèche, a doctor’s surgery and a community use unit.

Credit: Horgan Carroll

The development includes a number of open spaces and play areas as well as general landscaping, boundary treatments (including walls and landscaping to the houses to the north and lands to the east), and landscaped parkland/greenway.

Two vehicular accesses will be set up from the Ballyhooly Read and from the local road to the north of the site – this will see local road widening within applicant lands, resurfacing and boundary works.

Signalisation will occur on the Lower Dublin Hill and Ballyhooly Road Junction as well as a new bus stop on the eastern side of Ballyjollly Road.

New pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure will be drawn along the eastern side of the Ballyhooly Road with a crossing of the same close to Mervue Lawn South.

Planning was granted by An Bord Pleanala on May 27, 2020 subject to 31 conditions.

In their decision report, ABP found that the development will have a “positive impact” on population and “will comply with the national target for the expansion of major cities”.

“Impact on human health will be neutral in the long-term.”

Feature Image Credit: Arko Visualisation

Jul 28

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Construction underway for €66m, 276 unit housing development in Cork

By Aoibhin Bryant | Industry News

Construction of the €66 million Strategic Housing Development (SHD) in Ardrostig and Waterfall Road, Co Cork has officially kicked off.

This month, work began on the building of 28 homes at Ardarostig, Waterfall Road, Co Cork.

These are the first of 276 residential units planned at the site – 136 houses, 99 apartments and 40 duplexes.

Of the houses, there are set to be 40 two-storey, three-bedroom semi-detached houses, 12 two-storey, three-bedroom detached houses, 56 two-storey, three-bedroom terraced houses, 14 two-storey, four-bedroom semi-detached houses and 15 three-storey, four-bedroom terraced houses.

The apartments and duplexes will be across seven blocks ranging from three to five storeys with a total of 54 one-bed apartments, 65 two-beds and 20 three-beds.

One block (Block 5 in plans) is to provide a café (147 sq. m) fronting Waterfall Road at ground floor level.

This month, work began on the building of 28 homes at Ardarostig, Waterfall Road, Co Cork of the of the €66 million Strategic Housing Development (SHD). Credit: 3D Design Bureau

As part of the development, a single-storey creche (271 sq. m) is included in the plans.

The development will also provide new vehicular access and pedestrian entrances onto Waterfall Road, a two-way cycle track and pedestrian footpath.

Provisions have been made for a road to extend the existing pedestrian pathway, a pelican crossing on Waterfall Road and an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing at the Heiton Buckley/Audi Cork entrance junction to the site.

Developers Ardstone Homes Limited had put forward a planning application for the SHD in May 2021, with approval granted with conditions in September of that year.

An Bord Pleanála ruled that although granting permission to the site “would materially contravene specific local objective SE-R-10 in permitting a density of 38.7 units per hectares, in excess of the Medium B densitv range outlined in the Local Area Plan”, it would be justified due to the “national importance” in its delivery of building housing and the Project Ireland National Planning Framework.

Nearly two years on from the approval date, work officially started on July 20 this year.

Feature Image Credit: 3D Design Bureau

Apr 26

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UCC gets approval for €42m new Cork Business School

By Aoibhin Bryant | Industry News

Cork City Council has approved plans for a €42 million extension to University College Cork (UCC).

Plans will see the transformation of the 0.66ha site on Copley Street, South Terrace, Union Quay and Stable Lane into a brand new home for Cork University Business School (CUBS), relocating over 4,000 students and 200 staff into the city centre.

The development will see the demolition of all buildings to make way for the construction of a structure ranging from three to six storeys in height.

Plans will see the transformation of the 0.66ha site on Copley Street, South Terrace, Union Quay and Stable Lane into a brand new home for Cork University Business School (CUBS), relocating over 4,000 students and 200 staff into the city centre. Credit: G-Net 3D

It will include lecture theatres, academic offices, study and teaching areas, a restaurant and service rooms, a coffee dock and storage areas for bicycles.

The site on 18 and 19 South Terrace will be renovated to provide both a cafe and a study space, demolishing the two-storey rear extension and boundary wall at 18 South Terrace in the process.

Landscaping provisions are also in place to build a courtyard garden accessed via South Terrace, with a rooftop terrace and a rooftop garden.

The development will see the demolition of all buildings to make way for the construction of a building ranging from three to six storeys in height. Credit: G-Net 3D

In regards to the public realm, the footpath on Coley Street will be widened, a pedestrian crossing at the western end of Copley Street is planned and existing car parking spaces on Copley Street are set to be realigned for a mobility access space and loading bay.

In its application statement, agent McCutcheon Halley Chartered Planning Consultants stated that the campus would help the city “to develop and compete on an international scale and to accommodate the projected 50-60% increase in its population up to 2040”.

Submitted in December 2022, UCC sought to change the site’s use from builder’s providers/storage to educational use.

Cork City Council granted permission subject to conditions on April 18.

Feature Image Credit: G-Net 3D

Feb 02

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First phase of multi-million Cork housing development kicks off this week

By Aoibhin Bryant | Upcoming Construction Projects

The first phase of a multi-million euro Cork housing development is set to kick off this week.

The construction of 86 houses costing €17.8 million in Mallow, Co Cork will begin on Thursday, January 27.

The first phase will see the building of 20 houses and associated site works, covering house numbers 10 to 29.

The 3.8 hectare site located on the edge of town in Annabella will see the development of 58 two-and-a-half storey four-bedroom homes (semi detached), 14 two-storey three-bedroom homes (semi detached) and eight two-storey three-bedroom homes (terraced).

Around three open spaces and two playgrounds were also proposed for the area.

Planning permission was first granted by Cork County Council in October of 2016 after developer Canonbridge lodged plans in 2015.

Earlier that year, the council had thrown out an application for 86 houses (scaled down from the original 102) and a creche originally submitted by developers.

An Bord Pleanála granted permission with conditions for the current plan in April 2017 after a third party appeal was lodged by D. and M. McEntee of Mallow.

Among the reasons put forward by the appealing party, they included claims that the housing development would have led to an “exacerbation of traffic problems” and would impede on the habitat of bats in a woodland north of the site.

In ABP’s decision, it found in the ecologist report that the site at Annabella has “limited areas of habitat that bats favour due to risk of predation”.

They also stated that the application is supported by a traffic and transportation assessment (TTA) carried out by MHL & Associates Ltd. Consulting Engineers and a Road Safety Audit (RSA).

Permission was granted by ABP under conditions which included the developers paying a financial contribution of €187,446 “in respect of public infrastructure and facilities”.

A further sum of € 86,000 was required of the developers as a special contribution to the provision of a roundabout at the L1203 (Kennell Hill) /N72 /L9000 junction and relocation and upgrade of the N70/N72 (Annabella) roundabout.

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