Planning permission sought for new residential development in Glanmire 

PLANS for over a dozen new homes in Glanmire which would offer a “broad range of accommodation choice” for future occupants have been lodged with Cork City Council.

DCN Developments Ltd submitted a planning application with the local authority seeking permission for the construction of 15 townhouse units in three blocks in addition to the refurbishment and extension of an existing dwelling at a site in the townland of Ballincrossig in Glanmire.

The application also seeks permission for some other works, including the development of a pedestrian access, the provision of a pedestrian crossing on the R615, parking, footpaths, and landscaping works.

The R615 is to the east of the site with Springmount Woods residential development beyond which consists of detached and semi-detached units.

The new 15 townhouse units would consist of two and three-storey split level units providing a mix of three and four-bed units.

A document submitted with the application said the form, architecture and landscape “are consistent and compatible with the area”.

It said the scheme, if green-lit, would “provide a pleasant environment for individuals and families to live and will have good links to the existing neighbourhood centre of Glanmire”.

The proposed dwellings, the cover letter said, offer a “broad range of accommodation choice, in terms of both unit size and configuration”.

This variety, it asserted, would be attractive to a range of people and household types.

“The proposed layout provides public spaces which allow for social interactions and community creation.

“This will serve as a node point to orientate occupants/visitor[s] and will encourage community and family integrations,” it added.

Furthermore, the cover letter said the proposed scheme has been designed “so that it can be accessed and used in the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or desirability”.

“The diverse needs and abilities of future occupants and users have been considered throughout the design process,” it said.

Cork City Council is due to make a decision on the application by the end of August.