Hundreds of new homes approved for Cork and Limerick

However, plans for 122 new student bed spaces in Limerick have been turned down by An Bord Pleanála

The offices of An Bord Pleanala has turned down plans for 122 new student bed spaces in Limerick.

Hundreds of new homes have been given the green light for Cork and Limerick, but plans to build over 100 new student bed spaces in the Treaty City have been turned down by An Bord Pleanála.

In a series of decisions, the planning body has given permission for 268 homes in Midleton in Cork and a further 167 apartments in Limerick city.