56 homes planned for Cork sweet factory site vacant for almost 30 years

Plan for 56 social homes on the site of the former Topps sweet factory in Ballincollig, which has lain vacant for almost 30 years

The Topps factory in Ballincollig ceased operations in 1998. Picture: Eddie O"Hare

A major social housing plan has been unveiled for the long-time vacant site of what was once described as Cork’s very own Willy Wonka sweet factory.

Cork City Council has published a Part 8 planning notice on plans to build 56 new social homes on the site of the former Topps sweet factory in Ballincollig, which has lain vacant for almost 30 years.