Developers resubmit plans to demolish former Cork convent to build student accommodation

The refined development plan includes two apartment buildings ranging from two to five storeys in height, which will include 57 apartments. The development also includes 73 studio apartments

A computer-generated image of the previously planned student apartment development on Cork's Model Farm Road, which was rejected in June. 

Plans for a major student accommodation development at the former St Joseph’s convent on Model Farm Road have been resubmitted to Cork City Council after being refused permission by An Bord Pleanála in June this year.

Developers Lyonshall Ltd are seeking to demolish the former convent and construct a 408-bed, purpose-built student accommodation.