Homes schemes approved

HUNDREDS of new affordable homes will be built on Cork’s northside after decisions by the city council on three separate housing projects last night.

Councillors cleared the way for the Part 8 projects - one in Shanakiel and two in Gurranabraher - to proceed despite some concerns about housing density, traffic and levels of consultation with residents.

The Shanakiel project off the Blarney road is worth over €100m and will deliver more than 240 affordable homes, including two, three and four-bedroomed houses, duplexes and apartments.