Green light for 19 new apartments near Kent Station in Cork despite local opposition

An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for 19 new apartments opposite Kent Station, rejecting a local appeal over heritage and design concerns

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.