New offerings in Cork county as Castlelands aims to beat the slump

IT’S going to be an eventful month for Cork builders Castlelands Construction. Just as they launch new A-rated homes in three locations, at significantly reduced prices and with an increased specification and fit-out, they are also in line for two very major planning decisions.

Yesterday was the due date for a Cork County Council decision on their first tranche of 250 houses and apartments planned for 17 acres at Garrandarragh, Bishopstown; and Wednesday next, the first planning ruling is to be issued on moves to relocate Douglas Golf Club in a €170 million development with two new courses, community facilities, etc.

The company, which rose massively during the boom and provided high specification houses, says it has quality sites and locations for when the market eventually recovers. Its Douglas golf course redevelopment plans alone (for up to 1,400 homes) may take 15 to 20 years to deliver. Castlelands has acquired 480 acres of land on the outskirts of the suburb, which has significant traffic relief plans also in the pipeline.