Plans lodged for the first phase of 2,500-home development in Blarney

The overall scheme, likely to proceed over a 10-year time span and in phases, may have a value of up to €1bn when complete

The scheme is to be developed on lands at Ringwood between Blarney, the N20 and a planned new commuter railway station.

A planning application has been lodged for 192 homes in Cork’s Blarney that will form the first phase of a more than 2,500-unit development.

The scheme is to be developed on lands at Ringwood between the commuter town, the N20 and a planned new commuter railway station. If fully developed, it will see the delivery of a 40-acre town park along with community and retail facilities.