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Cork City's Roundy pub gets green light to upgrade outdoor seating
Cork City's Roundy pub gets green light to upgrade outdoor seating
Popular pub received planning to remove existing umbrellas and add a new canopy to its outdoor area 

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Plans to revamp former Catholic Young Men's Society in Cork City rejected
Plans to revamp former Catholic Young Men's Society in Cork City rejected
An Bord Pleanála has refused a major Cork City redevelopment plan, citing concerns over heritage loss and city centre character

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Changing profile of new home buyers as demand soars
Changing profile of new home buyers as demand soars
Construction Industry Federation president calculates that just 5,000 Irish people were able to buy their own home last year

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Good news for buyers with positive signs of new housing on horizon
Good news for buyers with positive signs of new housing on horizon
Supply of new homes in Cork was ahead of the national average in 2024, according to the Construction Industry Federation. The CIF, the representative body for Irish builders, is not alone in welcoming the signs of progress in new home developments.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

New homes being built on a brownfield site in south Wales
New Homes: Starter schemes have a vital role to play
Estate agents broadly agree that First Time Buyers (FTBs) schemes are playing a vital role in helping to make new homes more affordable

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

New Homes: Menu of solutions to soaring demand for housing
New Homes: Menu of solutions to soaring demand for housing
From tax breaks for builders to grants for home buyers, Tommy Barker, Property Editor, sees cause for optimism in the mix of solutions to soaring demand for new homes

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

A new wooden modular prefabricated house inside in manufacturing facility
Could modular homes be the model to ease soaring demand?
Are modular homes of a modest size a useful weapon in the Government's bid to win the war on housing?

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

New housing development
New Homes: Getting the figures right on level of new builds
Without incentives for the private sector, it’s hard to see how builders can be motivated to build new homes. Conor Power reports on the latest data on new home developments

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

new houses
State support for incentives plays key role in new homes supply
Of new homes sold to First Time Buyers, 60% used the Help-to-Buy scheme and 20% used the First Homes Scheme last year

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Young woman getting keys to new apartment from Real Estate Agent
New Homes: Mortgage and finance advice that could save you money
Buying a new home is the biggest financial decision in most people's lifetimes. Conor Power looks at a range of financial choices open to buyers in the current Irish mortgage market

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Crushing end to R&H Hall silos as rubble is recycled for Midleton rail line upgrade
Crushing end to R&H Hall silos as rubble is recycled for Midleton rail line upgrade
Some 16,000 tonnes of crushed concrete is set for re-use in one of the city's most significant construction recycling projects

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

DENIS SCANNELL
Second major development at former Cobh IFI site refused by An Bord Pleanála
The board said the proposed development was not for a port-related activity, which the site was specifically designated for

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Construction helmets and blueprints on site
Plans for 18 new homes at former Passage West orphanage appealed to An Bord Pleanála
Objections included the development having a 'significant detrimental' impact on the visual amenities of the area

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Brazilian smoothie chain Oakberry to take over vacant city centre shop after successful planning bid 
Brazilian smoothie chain Oakberry to take over vacant city centre shop after successful planning bid 
Owners of the popular smoothie brand Oakberry received permission to change the use of the former Body Shop premises in Cork city centre to a cafe unit 

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

New food court for Paul Street Shopping Centre following successful planning bid 
New food court for Paul Street Shopping Centre following successful planning bid 
Development will include four new food kiosks, dining and kitchen areas

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Former Cork City pub to be converted into apartments 
Former Cork City pub to be converted into apartments 
Developers IRE Communications sought permission to convert the former Roisin Dubh bar in Shandon to eight new apartments

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Housing stock
An Bord Pleanála refuses planning for 45 Cork homes citing 'inappropriate' style and layout
The proposed development would have included four two-bed houses, 33 three-bed houses, four four-bed houses and four two-bed apartments

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Sonflour to expand city centre restaurant while popular Irish chain to open new Cork café
Sonflour to expand city centre restaurant while popular Irish chain to open new Cork café
Sprout and Co Kitchen was granted planning to open a new café in the former Ulster Bank unit at no 16/17, Winthrop St

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Work begins on Cork Airport bar and restaurant revamp
Work begins on Cork Airport bar and restaurant revamp
Renovation work begins on Monday on a major refurbishment of the main airside bar and restaurant at Cork Airport.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Costa Coffee to reopen
Costa Coffee to upgrade Little Island café with new drive thru
Cork County Council granted planning for the popular cafĂ© franchise to significantly upgrade its Little Island unit 

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Bishopstown GAA to see grounds upgraded after successful planning bid 
Bishopstown GAA to see grounds upgraded after successful planning bid 
Cork City Council granted permission to the sports club to build two new stores and replace its changing facilities 

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Albert Quay Starbucks to become office space after 'exceptionally low footfall'
Albert Quay Starbucks to become office space after 'exceptionally low footfall'
Cork City Council approved planning for the development, which will now see the ground-floor site converted into office space

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Stryker plans major expansion of Cork research facility
Stryker plans major expansion of Cork research facility
Medical device manufacturer Stryker has lodged plans to expand its innovation centre in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Planning refused for 489 apartments at Jacob's Island
Planning refused for 489 apartments at Jacob's Island
The proposed development would have contained one studio, 161 one-bedroom apartments and 327 two-bed apartments

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Building to get underway 'shortly' on Kennedy Quay as part of €350m development
Building to get underway 'shortly' on Kennedy Quay as part of €350m development
O'Callaghan Properties are in talks with third parties in an effort to get moving on their proposed €350m transformation plan for the south docks 

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Cork City's Shelbourne Bar refused permission by An Bord Pleanála to retain outdoor awning
Cork City's Shelbourne Bar refused permission by An Bord Pleanála to retain outdoor awning
Ruling in favour of Cork City Council, An Bord Pleanála cited the awning's 'excessive scale and extent,' 'inappropriate structural design' and 'unsympathetic form and materials'

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Developer Michael O'Flynn says the new government needs to radically re-think housing delivery
Developer Michael O'Flynn says the new government needs to radically re-think housing delivery
Proposed new legislation designed to stimulate house building will have the opposite effect, says the chair and CEO of the O'Flynn Group

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Hotels underwent an expansionary phase in Cork city in 2024 - and there's more to come
Hotels underwent an expansionary phase in Cork city in 2024 - and there's more to come
A couple of new brands arrived Leeside, including the Premier Inn, and the Marriott-owned Moxy and Residence Inn

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

An 'amorphous block': Cork planners reject Premier Inn hotel design for Leisureplex site
An 'amorphous block': Cork planners reject Premier Inn hotel design for Leisureplex site
UK firm spent €5.5m acquiring the former Coliseum Cinema site

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Planning lodged for 108 new homes in Douglas
Planning lodged for 108 new homes in Douglas
Developer Cairn Homes is seeking permission for a Large Scale Residential Development on Carrs Hill/Carrigaline Road in Douglas 

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Old fashioned cocktail with an orange twist
Planning granted for new bar on Cork City's Washington Street
New bar will be located on the corner where Washington St meets Courthouse St, and will be interconnecting with The Alibi Bar & Kitchen and The Hungry Hippo

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Work to install €8.5m River Lee bridges continues despite event centre delays
Work to install €8.5m River Lee bridges continues despite event centre delays
Steel bridge structures are currently under fabrication in Co Carlow, with the first bridge due to be delivered in the first half of next year.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Developers resubmit plans to demolish former Cork convent to build student accommodation
Developers resubmit plans to demolish former Cork convent to build student accommodation
The refined development plan includes two apartment buildings ranging from two to five storeys in height, which will include 57 apartments. The development also includes 73 studio apartments

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

LDA in talks to partner on ambitious Marina project as first house visible at former Cork hospital site
LDA in talks to partner on ambitious Marina project as first house visible at former Cork hospital site
The Land Development Agency is in talks with Glenveagh Properties about their 1,000-apartment plan for the Marina Quarter 

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Douglas Court seeking to expand further with addition of health and wellness centre 
Douglas Court seeking to expand further with addition of health and wellness centre 
Proposed development will comprise eight units on first-floor level

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Five planning applications and 20 years later: Mardyke Walk apartments to be developed
Five planning applications and 20 years later: Mardyke Walk apartments to be developed
A demolished terrace of homes and the Carmelite Stores are about to be replaced by a modernist block of apartments and duplexes

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Planning granted for 43 new homes in Mitchelstown
Planning granted for 43 new homes in Mitchelstown
Development will see 26 three-bedroom semi-detached homes along with several other three and four-bed dwellings 

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Cork's Prism dream shattered as permission lapses
Cork's Prism dream shattered as permission lapses
Planning permission on the striking 15-storey tower has lapsed and an attempt by the developers to extend its duration by five years has been refused by Cork City Council

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Saoirse Ronan's bid to knock and build new West Cork home rejected by council planners
Saoirse Ronan's bid to knock and build new West Cork home rejected by council planners
The leading actor’s plans to replace a €650,000 dormer holiday home near Ballydehob with a single-storey one almost three times larger have been turned down

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Developer Glenveagh lodges fresh plan for apartments on former Marquee site
Developer Glenveagh lodges fresh plan for apartments on former Marquee site
The planning application follows on from the 10-year permission granted to Glenveagh Properties in 2021 to build more than 1,000 apartments across 12 blocks on the south docks site

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

LDA unveils plans for 350 affordable homes on former ESB site in Wilton
LDA unveils plans for 350 affordable homes on former ESB site in Wilton
The homes, which include apartments and townhouses, will be a mix of cost rental and affordable purchases

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Pharma giant Janssen seeking to expand Ringaskiddy manufacturing site 
Pharma giant Janssen seeking to expand Ringaskiddy manufacturing site 
The Ringaskiddy facility been in operation since 2005 and currently employs around 700 people 

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Silhouetted wind turbine at a rural windfarm.
Planning granted for 20-turbine wind farm in North Cork
Construction is estimated to last between 18 and 24 months

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

DENIS SCANNELL
Planning decision puts plans for 1,300 homes in Cork's docklands on hold 
Planning refusal for Goulding to move to Marino Point from the docklands will be seen as a major blow as permission had been granted last year for 1,300 homes to be built on the Goulding site once it moved.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Ireland's data centres focus on carbon footprint of future mega-buildings
Ireland's data centres focus on carbon footprint of future mega-buildings
Conor Power hears the views of strategy leaders in Ireland's data centres, who are committed to helping the nation reach its climate action targets

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Plans lodged for hotel on Leisureplex site in Cork City
Plans lodged for hotel on Leisureplex site in Cork City
The site was previously home to the Coliseum cinema which remained open for more than 50 years

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

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