New 48-home development in Cork gets green light despite local concerns

An Bord Pleanála approves 48 new homes on Blackrock Road in Cork despite strong local objections over height and density

The proposed development is taking place on lands associated with 1 and 2 Ashton Place and Ashton Park — two historic houses that date from the 1840s, which were sold separately in 2022. Picture: Dan Linehan

Plans for almost 50 new homes on a prominent site on the southside of Cork have been granted planning permission despite a large number of objections from local residents.

An Bord Pleanála has upheld the decision of Cork City Council to approve the development of 44 apartments in two blocks, ranging from five to six storeys in height, as well as four mews houses on lands bordered by Ashton Place and Ashton Park on the Blackrock Road.