Green light for 147 social and cost-rental apartments in Cork

Mix of one- and two-bed apartments planned for Anglesea Tce, with first homes set to be delivered by 2030

The LDA's Anglesea Tce development will deliver 72 one-bed and 75 two-bed cost rental and social apartments.

Plans for 147 cost-rental and social apartments in Cork have been approved by City Hall, with the first homes set to be delivered by 2030.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has partnered with Cork City Council to develop the mix of one- and two-bed apartments on Anglesea Tce, a short distance from all city centre amenities as well as Kent Station and Cork Bus Station.

“Anglesea Tce is a fantastic site with great potential,” said LDA director of development Phelim O’Neill.

When realised, this underutilised brownfield site will become high quality affordable housing that can act as a catalyst for rejuvenation in the local community and create positive societal impact for Cork City.

Councillors approved the plan at a meeting this week for the development of the site at the junction of Old Station Rd and the South Link Rd.

It will vary in height from four to 16 storeys and accommodate 242sq m of retail space, including a cafe/restaurant and two office or retail units.

A report to councillors addressed matters that had been raised during the public consultation.

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The LDA said it explained that the proposed development has been “intentionally designed as a car-free scheme in accordance with national and local policy, which supports the removal of private car parking in large-scale residential developments located in highly accessible urban areas”.

Future occupants will be told from the beginning that no parking is available, as the development will promote walking, cycling, and public transport.

“On completion of the ongoing detailed design process, the project will then move to tender stage, with works targeted to begin in 2027, delivering first homes in 2030,” it said.

The Anglesea Tce plans form part of the LDA’s plans for Cork, with the first of 267 homes on the site of the former St Kevin’s Hospital in Shanakiel expected later this year.

Planning has also been approved for 345 homes at a former ESB site in Wilton, with further plans for homes at Horgan’s Quay, Marina Depot, and Kilbarry.

Cork City Council assistant chief executive Brian Geaney said the development would provide much-needed homes in the city and help contribute with the pent-up demand for housing in the area.

“The proposed development will greatly improve the provision of secure, high-quality cost rental and social housing in Cork City, in full alignment with the Cork City Development Plan 2022–2028 and national housing policy objectives under Housing for All,” he said.