Surging demand delays application portal for Cork City affordable housing scheme 

Cork City Council says where demand exceeds supply, the first 70% of homes will be offered on a first come, first served basis

An Illustrative image of the Newton Heights affordable housing estate, developed by Clancy and Lyonshall, which includes 37 social houses.  Picture: corkcity.ie 

Surging demand in the first advertised affordable housing scheme in Cork city has delayed the opening of its online application portal by a week.

Cork City Council said last night it has recorded more than 4,000 visits to the scheme’s website, since the first affordable homes in the new Newton Heights residential development were advertised on July 16.