Cork Approves Social Housing Project Despite Local Concerns
Cork City Council Greenlights New Social Housing Projects Amidst Local concerns
Cork, Ireland – Cork City Council has approved two major social housing projects, aiming to address the cityS growing need for affordable housing. The decisions, made at Monday’s council meeting, include a new apartment complex in the western suburbs and a notable expansion of existing units on the southside.The first project will see the transformation of a small, derelict site on Farranlea Road into a four-story apartment building. The €28 million project, approved by a vote of 26-1, will provide 12 new units, comprising five one-bedroom and seven two-bedroom apartments.
Located between Victoria Cross and Dennehy’s Cross, the site has been vacant and overgrown for some time. The development will see the demolition of a derelict house and the construction of a modern apartment block.
While the project has been welcomed, some local residents raised concerns during the public consultation period. These included potential impacts on on-street parking, increased traffic on the already busy road, and the height of the proposed building.
However, a report to councillors argued that the development’s proximity to high-frequency bus services and the city center negates the need for car parking. The report also emphasized that the project aligns with the city’s development plan, which encourages higher density and increased building heights near public transport hubs.
The new apartments are expected to take approximately 16 months to complete once construction begins.
Southside Expansion
In a separate decision, the council announced that the Department of Housing has approved a €28 million funding submission from Oakdene House CLG. This funding will enable the voluntary housing body to refurbish its existing 44 units at O’Connell Court in Doughcloyne and construct a two-story extension to provide an additional 46 units. The project will also include new communal facilities.
These two projects represent a significant investment in social housing in Cork city, addressing the growing demand for affordable housing options.
Cork Council Approves new Social Housing Developments Despite Local Concerns
Cork, Ireland – In a bid to tackle Cork’s escalating housing crisis, Cork City Council has greenlit two major social housing projects. The first project,a €28 million development on Farranlea Road in the western suburbs,will see the construction of a four-story apartment building housing 12 units,comprising five one-bedroom and seven two-bedroom apartments.
The derelict site,located between Victoria Cross and Dennehy’s Cross,has been vacant for some time. While welcomed by many, the project faced local opposition during the consultation period. Concerns were raised regarding the potential impact on on-street parking, increased traffic on Farranlea road, and the height of the proposed building.
A council report, however, argued that the development’s proximity to high-frequency bus services and the city center minimized the need for car parking. It also emphasized the project’s alignment with the Cork City Development Plan, which encourages higher density and increased building heights near public transport hubs.
Construction is expected to take approximately 16 months.
Separately,the Department of Housing approved a €28 million funding submission from oakdene House CLG. This funding will enable the voluntary housing body to refurbish 44 existing units at O’Connell Court in Doughcloyne and construct a two-story extension, providing an additional 46 units.
These two projects represent a significant investment in social housing in Cork city, addressing the growing demand for affordable housing options.