Development of nearly 300 homes in north Cork gets planning permission

The development also provides for a creche, seven neighbourhood play areas and a multi-use games area

The houses consist of a mix of two-, three- and four-bed, semi-detached, townhouse and terraced units. Picture: Net3D

Planning permission has been granted for almost 300 new homes on the outskirts of Mallow.

An Bord Pleanála has approved plans by property developer, Reside Capital, for a major new housing development at Annabella, around 1.3km on the west side of Mallow, of 185 houses and 114 apartments under the fast-track planning process for strategic housing developments.