Planning permission granted for 694-home development

ONE of the country’s largest builders has been granted planning permission for a €210 million development, less than 300 yards from where another of his major proposals was turned down by An Bord Pleanála.

O’Flynn Construction has received permission to construct 694 homes in Glanmire, Co Cork. Also included in the package is a crèche, three commercial units, tennis courts and play areas.

Cork County Council granted permission for the project at Ballinglanna, just a stone’s throw from the historic Dunkathel House, where the same company recently lost a battle with local residents to develop.