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 - 06:05

Emer Walsh

A development comprising almost 60 new homes in West Cork has been approved following an appeal by local residents to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Carmina Properties Limited got the green light from Cork County Council in May to build 57 homes on Colla Road in Schull.

The scheme comprises a mix of three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes as well as one- and two-bed duplex and apartment units.

Associated development works included vehicular and pedestrian access on to Colla Road, a pedestrian connection to Copper Point housing estate, footpaths, lighting, parking, landscaping and amenity areas.

However, the plans were appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála following three objections from local residents.

In their submissions, objectors to the almost 60-home development in the sought-after area raised concerns about traffic, utility capacity and worries about Japanese Knotweed.

One objector said the scale of the development was of "particular concern" adding: "There is potential for 302 new residents to be accommodated in this development, with parking for 113 cars, resulting in traffic associated with 113 vehicles."

Another said the proposed construction hours of 7 am to 5 pm would "seriously undermine" the enjoyment of their residence.

However, An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the plans, siding with the county council, granting permission for the development with 28 conditions.

Meanwhile, plans for 16 new homes in Passage West have been refused by Cork County Council.

Developer O’Brien and O’Flynn sought planning permission to construct 16 new two-storey homes at Harbour Heights, Ardmore in Passage West.

The homes were to comprise two three-bedroom semi-detached units, three three-bedroom terraced houses, nine two-bedroom terraced houses and two two-bedroom homes, as well as all associated site development works.

Refusing the plans, Cork County Council said the proposed development was located on a site reserved for a nursing home.

“A section 47 legal agreement has been entered into to this effect, and as such it is considered that the subject site should be reserved for a nursing home and that the proposed development would be contrary to these requirements,” the council said.