Cork City Council backs housing plans

A sheltered housing scheme for downsizing over-60s was among four social housing projects approved for Cork City last night.

City councillors sanctioned Part 8 planning for the schemes at sites in Mahon, Farranree, Tramore Rd, and Woods St, close to Washington St.

The 30-unit sheltered housing development, which will be built on a site at the Ballinsheen Rd in Mahon, will feature a mix of 30 one- and two-bedroom homes.