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New 'health and wellness centre' for Douglas Court approved by Cork City Council 
New 'health and wellness centre' for Douglas Court approved by Cork City Council 
Seven new units will provide a range of services, including fitness, aesthetics and hair and beauty treatments

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Street in downtown Dingle, Ireland
Outdoor seating area of popular Dingle pub appealed to planning commission by local property owner 
Murphy's Pub on Strand Street has had its case appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Green light for major buffet restaurant on Cork's St Patrick Street
Green light for major buffet restaurant on Cork's St Patrick Street
Development will see several units combined to create a large new restaurant space for 'Wing's World Cuisine' in Merchants Quay Shopping Centre 

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

700 cost rental homes in the pipeline in Cork city via approved housing body Respond
700 cost rental homes in the pipeline in Cork city via approved housing body Respond
A scheme of 114 homes in Blackpool is due for completion in early 2027, while a large scheme on the southside will take about three years

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Plans lodged for more beds at CUH with new in-patient ward 
Plans lodged for more beds at CUH with new in-patient ward 
HSE is seeking permission for a change of use of its existing medical records building on Bishopstown Road to an in-patient bed ward

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Refused plans for new motor home park in Waterford appealed by developer
Refused plans for new motor home park in Waterford appealed by developer
Local council refused plans for a 52-motor home park and glamping pods at Tramore

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Planning commission gives green light for Ipas centre in Macroom
Planning commission gives green light for Ipas centre in Macroom
Approved plans will provide 20 apartment-style units for the temporary accommodation of people seeking international protection

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Houses delivered in double quick time in Ballyvolane thanks to novel build approach
Houses delivered in double quick time in Ballyvolane thanks to novel build approach
A blend of precision offsite manufacturing and efficient onsite assembly is more than halving the house build timeframe at Longview 

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Green light for 19 new apartments near Kent Station in Cork despite local opposition
Green light for 19 new apartments near Kent Station in Cork despite local opposition
An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for 19 new apartments opposite Kent Station, rejecting a local appeal over heritage and design concerns

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Early 2026 build start for Cork city's second Premier Inn following design changes
Early 2026 build start for Cork city's second Premier Inn following design changes
Developers Whtibread Plc, owners of the Premier Inn brand, made substantial design changes to get the project over the line

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

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Refusal of new coffee dock in Cork City appealed to planning commission
Developer sought permission to install a self-contained coffee unit on Douglas Road 

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Plans for almost 20 new apartments refused by Cork City Council 
Plans for almost 20 new apartments refused by Cork City Council 
Developers sought planning for 17 new apartments near Blarney Street

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork
LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork
Plans to be lodged this month for apartments at Anglesea Terrace, where one block will rival the height of the Elysian

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála
Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála
Five-storey accommodation building aimed at budget holidaymakers will be located on Morrisons Island in Cork City

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb
'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb
The development in Ballincollig had met with significant local opposition

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site
Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site
Apartments, student accommodation, commercial units and public plazas set for historic site

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Plans for almost 60 new homes in Schull greenlit by An Coimisiún Pleanála following appeals 
Plans for almost 60 new homes in Schull greenlit by An Coimisiún Pleanála following appeals 
Planning commission approved plans for 57 new homes which will be located on Schull's Colla Road

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Developer behind €350m Cork Docklands project seeks to remove commercial units for five more apartments 
Developer behind €350m Cork Docklands project seeks to remove commercial units for five more apartments 
Developer is seeking to convert units set out for bars, cafes and gyms into additional residential accommodation

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Plans for more than 1,100 homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council 
Plans for more than 1,100 homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council 
The proposed large-scale residential development at Maglin, Ballincollig includes a mix of houses, duplex units, and apartments, as well as a crèche and commercial units

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

HomeHak is a positive development for tenants
HomeHak is a positive development for tenants
The quality of management and letting services has never been higher and more professional

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Supply still choked but multiple new developments in the pipeline
Supply still choked but multiple new developments in the pipeline
The government are planning on bringing in legislation to give landlords something back

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Plans for 120 new Douglas homes approved following appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Plans for 120 new Douglas homes approved following appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Positive bid to Cork City Council was appealed by neighbouring pub Barry's of Douglas 

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Plans for 362 homes in Carrigaline delayed following developer's appeal to An Bord Pleanála
Green light for more than 350 new homes in Carrigaline following appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Bid by developer Bridgewater Homes to build 362 homes on Mountain Road in Kilmoney was appealed by local residents 

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

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Plans for new coffee dock in Cork City refused by council
Bid to install a self-contained coffee unit on Douglas Road was refused by local planners 

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Green light for 88 new homes in Carrigaline
Green light for 88 new homes in Carrigaline
Mixed-use development will also include a cafe, gym, hair salon, daycare and newsagents 

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Plans lodged for new restaurant on Cork's St Patrick's Street
Plans lodged for new restaurant on Cork's St Patrick's Street
Permission sought for first floor buffet restaurant 

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

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New homes supply still trailing demand 
The latest CSO figures for new homes make for grim reading, with a reported decrease of 12.5% in the total number of dwelling units approved, reports Tommy Barker, Property Editor

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Ireland’s planning system ‘no longer fit for purpose’, experts warn
Ireland’s planning system ‘no longer fit for purpose’, experts warn
Veteran architect Tony Reddy warns Ireland’s outdated planning system risks derailing housing delivery, infrastructure, and investment unless urgent reforms are made

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

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Budget must contain measures to incentivise new homes, say experts
Leading property sector commentators believe that a pro-housing Budget will be critical for the home building sector. Tommy Barker, Property Editor, reports

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Newly built houses in Ireland
Welcome rise in buyer take-up follows First Homes Scheme threshold increase
Now, more than ever, we’ve seen the importance of the government schemes and the need for buyers to use them 

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

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New home buyers compromise on location to afford a bigger house 
As Irish house prices continue to soar, new home buyers are tailoring their choices to match their budget, say leading commentators

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

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First-time buyers are still dominating the new homes market
Today’s first-time buyer is very switched onto the schemes in place for their benefit, far more aware than their predecessors from 15 years ago

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

new build couple
New Homes: Supply still an issue, but first-time buyers have advantages
While new homes supply is far short of demand, there are green shoots visible in some parts, notably Cork city and county

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

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New Homes: Guide to managing your mortgage and finance
For first-time home buyers, getting the right financial advice is critically important. After all, for most people, it is the single biggest purchase you'll make in your life

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Demolition begins at Cork’s Sextant Bar site to clear way for 24-storey apartment tower
Demolition begins at Cork’s Sextant Bar site to clear way for 24-storey apartment tower
Demolition crews have begun clearing the Sextant Bar site to make way for Cork’s tallest building, the 24-storey Railyard Apartments

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Historic Cork TB hospital to be transformed into €15m state-of-the-art healthcare hub
Historic Cork TB hospital to be transformed into €15m state-of-the-art healthcare hub
Once a TB sanatorium, the long-vacant Heatherside Hospital will be transformed into a €15m healthcare campus by a Limerick property developer

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Appeal lodged against plans for 170 new homes on former Vita Cortex site in Cork City
Appeal lodged against plans for 170 new homes on former Vita Cortex site in Cork City
Plans for 170 homes on Cork’s historic Vita Cortex site face appeal after residents and Munster Rugby raise concerns

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Two engineers installing solar panels on roof.
Coolmore Stud backed solar farm stalled by two appeals to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Plans by a John Magnier Coolmore stud-backed firm to erect a solar farm on a 549-acre site at Killough in south Tipperary have been stalled.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Waterford neighbours appeal against Dyson’s planned helipad
Waterford neighbours appeal against Dyson’s planned helipad
"An area of natural beauty and importance will be subjected to unnecessary disturbance.”

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Fill it up!
'The noise is unbearable': Cork resident objects to Joshua Tree bar garden room
An 83-year-old neighbour has appealed plans to retain a Cork pub’s garden room, citing noise, privacy and antisocial behaviour

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Cork funeral home operator appeals refusal to redevelop former bank premises
Cork funeral home operator appeals refusal to redevelop former bank premises
Fordes Funeral Homes lodged plans with the city council to repurpose the site of the former PTSB branch at 1 Curraheen Road, in Bishopstown

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

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Fast food giant McDonalds gets green light to open new Cork restaurant 
The new drive-thru restaurant in Carrigaline will mark the fast food chain's 12th location in Cork

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Cork housing: Plans for 500 Dunkettle homes approved despite local opposition
Cork housing: Plans for 500 Dunkettle homes approved despite local opposition
O’Flynn Group got the green light from the city council in April for the first phase of a major new housing scheme on the site near the Dunkettle Interchange that it has owned since 2003

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Plans for 170 new homes at former Vita Cortex site on Kinsale Road 
Planning granted for 170 new homes on former Vita Cortex site on Kinsale Road
Cork City Council has granted permission for 158 apartments and 12 townhouse apartments

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Plans for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council 
Plans for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council 
Proposed large-scale residential development comprises 232 homes, 312 apartments, a two-storey creche facility and a commercial/retail unit

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Coastal Living: Celebrating the eternal appeal of life by the sea
Coastal Living: Celebrating the eternal appeal of life by the sea
The numbers of city buyers moving to the coast continues to soar, boosted by the trends of remote and hybrid working in the years since Covid

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

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