Planning decision due on major Wilton housing development with 348 affordable homes

Cork City Council will rule this week on Land Development Agency plans for 348 affordable, social and cost-rental homes in Wilton

The Land Development Agency has sought permission for 348 homes on former ESB lands in Wilton.

A planning decision is due this week on a major new housing development on State-owned land in Cork that would see almost 350 affordable, social and cost-rental homes built.

In one of its first major forays in the county, the Land Development Agency has sought permission for 348 homes on former ESB lands in Wilton.