Green light for controversial 408-bed student scheme in Cork after previous approval quashed

High Court sent the Bishopstown student accommodation plan back to the planning commission, which has now approved plans for a second time for the 50 student apartments 

A CGI configuration of the approved 408-bed student accommodation at the site of the former St Joseph's Convent on the Model Farm Rd.

The long-standing case of a proposed student development scheme in Cork has concluded with the planning commission granting permission for the controversial 408-bed scheme after its previous approval was quashed by the High Court. 

Developers Lyonshall Limited first lodged plans with Cork City Council at the end of 2023 to build a 450-bed purpose-built student accommodation at the Former St Joseph's Convent on Model Farm Road.