Planning sought for 300 homes and neighbourhood centre in Carrigaline

Almost 300 new homes and a neighbourhood centre near Carrigaline in south Cork have been proposed in a recent planning application.

Astra Construction Services Ltd describe the plans as the first phase of development on lands at Shannonpark, where a public transport interchange with 50 car parking spaces is included among details of the plans. The main element is the planned construction of 283 detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, and 14 apartments.

A neighbourhood centre proposed by the applicant firm would include two shops, a pharmacy and office/medical unit at ground floor of the three-storey facility. Also to be included are a two-level creche, and first-floor medical/office unit, with the entire development to be accessed by a planned spine road from Carrigaline Road.