Planning sought for 300-unit residential scheme in Cork suburb

Planning permission is being sought for the construction of a new 300-bed residential development in a large Cork city suburb.

The application, lodged last week by MOS Homes Limited, is seeking to build a large scale residential development (LRD) on a 13.5-hectare agricultural site at Carriganarra in Ballincollig.

The subject lands are situated immediately south of the existing Heathfield residential development, of which the most recent phase is under construction and nearing completion.

The proposed development will see the demolition of existing agricultural buildings for the construction of 300 residential units, consisting of 128 houses, 172 apartment/duplex units, and a two-storey 100-space creche facility.

The 128 houses will include 42 four-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes, as well as 84 three-bedroom semi-detached townhouses.

Restoration of farm building

The plans also provide for the restoration of an existing vernacular farm building on site, which will accommodate two two-bedroom semi-detached units.

The 172 apartment/duplex units will include 18 three-bedroom units, 109 two-bedroom units and 45 one-bedroom units, to be provided in 20 apartment/duplex buildings, ranging in height from three to four storeys over basement level.

Vehicular access to the proposed development will be provided via the existing junction from the Killumney Road, which also serves the Heathfield development and existing sections of the Maglin Sustainable Access Corridor (SAC). 

The plans will further provide for the extension of the Maglin SAC and for the provision of four pedestrian and cycle connections to the Heathfield estate.

Other ancillary site works include the raising of existing ground levels on site, the provision of bicycle parking and bin storage facilities to serve the proposed apartment/duplex and creche buildings, the delivery of active travel infrastructure, landscaping, and servicing proposals, including a temporary pumping station.

The proposed development additionally provides for a clear-span bridge crossing of the Maglin River to the south of the site.

Cork City Council is due to make a decision on the application by June 30.