Plans for new apartments opposite Kent train station in Cork approved despite objection from local residents

Iarnród Éireann has raised concerns about the development and its potential to adversely to affect the Kent Station railway tunnel.  Picture: Larry Cummins

Planning permission has been granted for two apartment blocks opposite Kent railway station in Cork city, despite opposition from a local residents’ and heritage group.

An Coimisiún Pleanála rejected an appeal by Summerhill Residents’ Association & Heritage Preservation Group against a decision of Cork City Council in April 2024 to approve plans for the construction of 19 apartments in two four-storey blocks on a site at Lower Glanmire Road.