Plans lodged for massive student development on North Main Street

An artist impression of the proposed North Main Street development, which will include almost 280 beds.

Plans for another large-scale student development in Cork city have been lodged, as BMOR Developments Limited looks to build accommodation to house nearly 280 students on North Main Street.

The London-based development company, with Irish directors, is looking to develop 49 student apartments with 279 beds, as well as two retail units, and a coffee shop or restaurant. It has previously been reported that the project will cost an estimated €25m.