Seán McCárthaighAn Bord Pleanála has given the green light to one of east Cork’s biggest-ever housing developments by approving the construction of over 700 new homes in Carrigtwohill. The development consists of 224 houses and 282 duplex units and 208 apartments as well as a creche and multi-use games areas on a 18.3 hectare site. An Bord Pleanála directed that two duplex units from BAM’s original proposal be removed because of their impact on a neighbouring property. An Bord Pleanála received a total of 11 third-party submissions, including one from local Green Party councillor, Alan O’Connor, with all but one raising objections and concerns about the development. An inspector with An Bord Pleanála said the plans were “effectively delivering a new urban neighbourhood which will all represent a significant expansion of the current town.”

Source: The Herald November 25, 2023 05:40 UTC