Green light for 204-house development

PLANNING permission was granted yesterday by Cork County Council for a 204-house development in Crosshaven, while an application was received for an equally large development in Castlemartyr.

O’Flynn Construction was given the green light for the mixed development at Knocknagore, Crosshaven. The company intends to construct 56 three-bed terraced homes, 59 two-bed terraced homes, 62 four-bed detached houses and 26 four-bed terraced homes.

Limerick-based Chieftain Construction has lodged an application for 200 houses, a crèche, two sports pitches and a multi-use games area at Gortnahomna More, Castlemartyr, while the Sue Ryder Foundation is seeking permission for 52 sheltered housing apartments at Newmarket Road, Kanturk.