Work on 350 unit affordable home development in Cork suburb to start by 2027

Construction is to commence by 2027 on almost 350 affordable homes at a greenfield site in Wilton.

This is according to the Land Development Agency (LDA), which was granted conditional planning permission in August for a large-scale residential development at a site of undeveloped land adjoining the ESB DAC office at Farrandahadore More on the Sarsfield Rd.

The LDA announced yesterday that the project will go to tender in the coming weeks. Once a construction partner is appointed, works are targeted to begin in 2027. The first homes are expected to be delivered in 2029.

Upon completion, the development will incorporate 16 townhouses and a mix of 329 one-, two-, and three-bed apartments, built across three blocks ranging up to six storeys.

Provision has also been made for a creche, public and communal open spaces, podium gardens, and pedestrian and cycle links to Cardinal Court and Sarsfield Rd.

Milestone

John Coleman, chief executive of the LDA, said the organisation is “delighted to have reached this important milestone for the Wilton project and in our wider delivery of much-needed affordable housing in the heart of Cork city”.

“Wilton is a fantastic site, with great potential that we will now be able to realise,” said Mr Coleman.

“Our vision is to turn this under-utilised site in to high-quality, affordable homes, which will enhance an already active local community and create positive societal impact for Cork city.”

Mr Coleman said the Wilton development is the latest step in the agency’s construction progress in Cork, with the organisation set to also deliver the first of 267 homes at the site of the former St Kevin’s Hospital in Shanakiel early next year. It will also be lodging a planning application for 147 homes at Anglesea Terrace “imminently”.

The agency is also active in the Cork docklands, developing 302 apartments at Horgan’s Quay in partnership with HQ Developments Residential Company Ltd, and a further 337 apartments in partnership with Glenveagh Properties at Marina Depot.