Plans for 124 apartments in Douglas village appealed to An Bord Pleanála

Development resulted in several objections from local businesses and residents 

Computer-generated image of Barrys Field Ltd's 124 apartment development in Douglas

Plans for more than 120 homes in Douglas have been referred to An Bord Pleanála.

Developer Barrys Field Ltd received the green light from Cork City Council in June to construct 124 homes located on Carrigaline Road and Churchyard Lane in Douglas.

The scheme was to consist of a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a new cafe and two new office units.

The development would range from one and five storeys in height and include all associated site works such as footpaths, car and bicycle parking, drainage, and landscaping/amenity areas.

Planned works also included two new uncontrolled pedestrian crossings and footpath improvements on Churchyard Lane, which required the removal of six existing on-street car parking spaces.

The proposed development works included the connection and construction of a new stormwater and foul sewer along Carrigaline Road.

Access to the site was through a new vehicle access point, a new pedestrian connection from Carrigaline Road and two new pedestrian connections onto Churchyard Lane. The new vehicular access also required the removal of four existing car spaces.

Cork City Council approved the plans despite several objections from local residents and businesses. 

Popular pub and restaurant, Barry's of Douglas, said the development would exacerbate current parking problems in the area, given the planned removal of some spaces, which would also negatively impact customers in need of taxis home.

In addition, the business warned that additional residents may bring a rise in complaints and objections, which could "adversely impact our long-established business." 

It also raised privacy concerns arising from the development, and called both the height and scale of it excessive.

Additional objections submitted by residents raised concerns about increased traffic congestion, a lack of parking, and the adverse impact the development may have on local amenities.

The plans have now been appealed to An Bord Pleanála, with the case to be decided on by October 13, 2025.