Cork City needs close to 21,000 houses built by 2030 to meet targets

Cork City Council chief executive Valerie O’Sullivan confirmed in a report that the local authority intends to zone a further 250-280ha of land for residential development

Cork City Council now aims to deliver 20,972 units by the end of 2030. Under the city's current development plan, there is an annual target to deliver 2,706 houses per year in Cork City. Picture: Chani Anderson

Almost 21,000 houses will need to be built in Cork City by the end the decade to meet the Government’s revised housing growth targets.

Cork City Council now aims to deliver 20,972 units by the end of 2030. Under the city's current development plan, there is an annual target to deliver 2,706 houses per year in Cork City.