Plans lodged for more beds at CUH with new in-patient ward 

HSE is seeking permission for a change of use of its existing medical records building on Bishopstown Road to an in-patient bed ward

The proposed development also includes the demolition of part of the existing building, the construction of an extension and internal alterations to facilitate the building’s integration with the existing hospital.

Cork University Hospital could see additional beds added under new plans lodged with Cork City Council.

The HSE has sought planning permission for a change of use of its existing medical records building on Bishopstown Road to an in-patient bed ward. 

The proposed development also includes the demolition of part of the existing building, the construction of an extension and internal alterations to facilitate the building’s integration with the existing hospital.

Cork City Council are due to decide on the plans by January 7, 2026. 

Meanwhile, a new housing development comprising nine new homes in Cork City has been appealed to the planning commission by a third party.

Darly Developments Limited received planning permission to demolish a home at 7, St Helens Court on Glasheen Road to make way for the construction of nine new houses.

The homes were to comprise five three-bedroom, two-storey houses and four four-bedroom, three-storey houses. Associated site works also included drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments, parking and revisions to existing vehicle and pedestrian access.

The plans have now been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála by a local resident, who raised concerns about a loss of privacy as a result of the development, loss of sunlight, and ongoing issues with sewage services.

The planning commission is due to decide on the case by March 18, 2026.