Plan for 124 apartments in Douglas

Permission has been sought for 124 apartments in Douglas, mostly one- and two-bed units, and a café and office buildings.

Barry’s Field Ltd has lodged an application for permission with Cork City Council for a large-scale residential development (LRD) at Barry’s Field, Carrigaline Road, and Churchyard Lane in Douglas.

The project includes 124 apartments, a café, and two office units in buildings from one to five storeys, with associated site works, such as footpaths, parking, drainage, lighting and landscaping.

The developer said: “One of the intentions of the offices is to promote the development as a co-working office space and a café: A work café.

“This is a unique blend of a traditional local coffee shop and a co-working space. It’s a place where remote workers (residents from the development) can enjoy coffee, while getting work done in a productive and inspiring environment.”

The development would be 50 one-bed, 64 two-bed, and 10 three-bed units. This dwelling mix does not align with the Cork City Development Plan (CCDP) 2022-2028, with twice as many one-bed and three times fewer three-beds than the targets.

However, the applicant said that it was clear that there was a need for more smaller units as the population is ageing and families are having fewer children.

A decision is due on March 25.