Planning sought for tallest building in the country

Plans for what could be the tallest building in Ireland, near Cork’s Mahon Point, have been submitted to An Bord Pleanála.

The development, designed by O’Mahony Pike Architects, will consist of 413 apartments, three retail units and a crèche contained in six blocks ranging in height from six to 25 storeys. The 25-storey tower, set to become the tallest building in the country, will be entirely residential.

The application was made by Montip Horizon Ltd under the new An Bord Pleanála Strategic Housing Development application procedures. This allows for developments over a certain size to go directly to An Bord Pleanála and bypass local authorities.