Way cleared for redevelopment of Cork's South Docks

Brian O'Callaghan also said he is lodging planning permission for an additional 1,325 apartments on the docklands which will be separate to the €350m development.

A computer-generated image of how the planned redevelopment of Kennedy Quay in Cork's South docks.

Cork developer Brian O'Callaghan confirmed that a major development in the city which will include offices, apartments, healthcare facilities and retail outlets will receive full planning permission following the withdrawal of an objection to the project.

Mr O'Callaghan, who is the managing director of O’Callaghan Properties, said he now “has the piece of paper” that will let his company plough ahead with the highly anticipated €350m development which was first proposed publicly in 2021.