development and construction

Three-year planning extension for 34-storey hotel on Cork quays
Three-year planning extension for 34-storey hotel on Cork quays
Developer must carry out quayside upgrades and conservation works

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Unsuccessful appeal sees planning commission refuse permission for 16 Passage West homes
Unsuccessful appeal sees planning commission refuse permission for 16 Passage West homes
Siding with Cork County Council, the planning commission agreed that the site should be reserved for a nursing home

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Cork's Jacob's Island granted permission for 556 new homes
Cork's Jacob's Island granted permission for 556 new homes
A large-scale residential development of 556 units across four blocks at Jacob’s Island in Cork's Mahon has been granted planning permission.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Positive bid by Limerick suicide charity to expand operations appealed by local business owners 
Positive bid by Limerick suicide charity to expand operations appealed by local business owners 
Former launderette owners argued that the charity's operations were inappropriate for a primarily residential area 

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Plans for almost 230 new Carrigaline homes lodged with council
Plans for almost 230 new Carrigaline homes lodged with council
Proposed residential scheme includes 194 homes and 35 own-door apartments

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Planning commission to decide if proposed Cork IPAS centre is an exempted development
Planning commission to decide if proposed Cork IPAS centre is an exempted development
Cork City Council has asked An Coimisiún Pleanála if a proposed IPAS centre on Monahan Road needs planning permission

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

New NCT centre planned for North Cork 
New NCT centre planned for North Cork 
Proposed NCT Centre would be located on the N20 Road in Mallow

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Close up padel or tennis racket and balls
Plans for new Padel Tennis club in Cork refused after appeal
Unsuccessful appeal follows a refusal at the city council level

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Lidl given green light for €200m distribution centre in Cork City
Lidl given green light for €200m distribution centre in Cork City
The new unit marks Lidl's second distribution centre located in Cork

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Dunnes Stores outlines plans to expand Patrick Street restaurant 
Dunnes Stores outlines plans to expand Patrick Street restaurant 
Plans also lodged to upgrade popular Cork City service station

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Plans for 140 new apartments on historic Bessborough site in Cork City approved 
Plans for 140 new apartments on historic Bessborough site in Cork City approved 
Newly-approved plans follow a refusal by the planning commission issued in July last year

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Plans lodged for 130 new homes on former Dell site in Ballincollig
Plans lodged for 130 new homes on former Dell site in Ballincollig
Former Dell/EMC site is to be redeveloped for 130 homes

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Over 70 new homes planned for former Convent of Mercy site in Passage West
Over 70 new homes planned for former Convent of Mercy site in Passage West
New plans include 60 apartment units and 13 houses on the 1.27 ha site

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Lidl figures
Plans for new supermarket in Carrigtwohill appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Lidl Ireland previously got the green light from the county council for a new store, along with a hair and beauty salon, a gym, treatment rooms, saunas and ice baths

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Irish architects leaving a firm footprint on American streetscapes
Irish architects leaving a firm footprint on American streetscapes
Irish-based architects and construction firms continue to play an important role in the USA's building landscape. Rita de Brún reports

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Work to begin on 124 new homes at Barry's Field in Douglas after completion of €5m land deal
Work to begin on 124 new homes at Barry's Field in Douglas after completion of €5m land deal
The scheme is expected to get underway in June on the last greenfield site in Douglas village

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Newly approved plans for almost 250 Cork City homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Newly approved plans for almost 250 Cork City homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
The scale of Bridgewater’s Ardarostig programme is the largest residential development in the city’s western suburbs in several decades

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Plans lodged for KFC and Costa Coffee drive-thru restaurants on Cork's Kinsale Road
Plans lodged for KFC and Costa Coffee drive-thru restaurants on Cork's Kinsale Road
One of a number of developments in the area

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Work begins to secure Limerick's Cleeves site
Work begins to secure Limerick's Cleeves site
Work starts on Limerick's €400m Cleeves Riverside Quarter regeneration project, preserving the historic Flaxmill to create a dynamic new urban hub.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Daily Life In Krakow
Cork Jehovah's Witnesses lodge plans for new place of worship amid growing congregation
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Ireland said a larger building was required to cater for a growing Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Developer seeks three-year extension for 34‑storey tower hotel on Cork’s Custom House Quay
Developer seeks three-year extension for 34‑storey tower hotel on Cork’s Custom House Quay
The application seeking an extension of time to build a 140m, 240-bed tower hotel, plus 25 residential suites, on Custom House Quay

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Cork developer Bridgewater to build 700 homes in €400m Waterfall Rd expansion
Cork developer Bridgewater to build 700 homes in €400m Waterfall Rd expansion
A third project has been granted planning permission for 246 homes

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Developer behind €350m Cork Docklands project to remove commercial units for more apartments
Developer behind €350m Cork Docklands project to remove commercial units for more apartments
Larchtown Limited, led by O'Callaghan Properties, said commercial units would be 'challenging to occupy' at the development's location on Kennedy Quay

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

James Dyson granted planning permission for helipad at €30m Waterford estate
James Dyson granted planning permission for helipad at €30m Waterford estate
Planning board limited helicopter use to 50 flights annually, despite concerns about wildlife, noise and scenic impacts

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

New images show BAM's planned student apartment development on Cork's Sullivan's Quay
New images show BAM's planned student apartment development on Cork's Sullivan's Quay
Planning application lodged on Friday, 20 years after Bam acquired the almost one-acre site from the Revenue Commissioners.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Work to begin on 779 new apartments on St Vincent's Hospital site
Work to begin on 779 new apartments on St Vincent's Hospital site
LDA says in addition to the residential development, a 51-bed medical facility will be built

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Plan for 144 apartments in Cork City given go-ahead despite local objections
Plans for over 100 Cork City apartments appealed to planning commission by local residents
Green light from Cork City Council was appealed over density and social concerns 

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Plans for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council 
Plans for almost 550 homes in Ballincollig face appeal over traffic and social concerns
Local residents have appealed plans for a major Cork development, citing traffic, school pressures, and social concerns for families

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Former Midleton pub to be converted into three new homes
Former Midleton pub to be converted into three new homes
Plans were appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála following a split decision from the local council

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Supermarket survey
Aldi launch fresh bid for new Limerick store after planning approval quashed by High Court
Planning approval for a new Aldi store in Moyross was overruled by the High Court in October last year

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Cork City Council to acquire derelict property after 'no effort' by owner to redevelop 'neglected' site 
Cork City Council to acquire derelict property after 'no effort' by owner to redevelop 'neglected' site 
The dwelling on Lower Glanmire Road has been on the derelict property register since January 2022

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Lidl figures
New Lidl store to open in Cork following positive bid from council 
Approved plans also include a new gym, beauty salon and dry cleaners 

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

BAM to lodge plans with Cork City Council to build student accommodation on Sullivan's Quay
BAM to lodge plans with Cork City Council to build student accommodation on Sullivan's Quay
Planning had been in place for a 193-bed hotel 

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development
IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development
The 41-hectare Kilbarry site has been rezoned for housing and could deliver a major new community by 2027

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Green light given to apartment and food market plan at former Dennehy's Cross garage site 
Plans granted for 30 new homes in Dennehy's Cross following appeal to planning commission
An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the plans for 30 new apartments at the former Dennehy's Cross Garage despite deveral objections

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Marina Park shines, Bishop Lucey divides — has Cork finally cracked the public realm question?
Marina Park shines, Bishop Lucey divides — has Cork finally cracked the public realm question?
Major investment has transformed parts of Cork’s public realm, but not every park or plaza is winning hearts

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

New Trump Doonbeg ballroom to have 'no impact on protected snail'
New Trump Doonbeg ballroom to have 'no impact on protected snail'
The resort's planned ballroom that will have the capacity to accommodate 320 guests

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Plan for 144 apartments in Cork City given go-ahead despite local objections
Plan for 144 apartments in Cork City given go-ahead despite local objections
Homes will be built on Ballyhooly Road, Laherdane, Whites Cross

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Green light for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig
Green light for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig
Cork City Council approved plans for 232 homes and 312 apartments at Greenfield in Ballincollig

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Plans for 170 homes at former Vita Cortex site approved following appeals to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Plans for 170 homes at former Vita Cortex site approved following appeals to An Coimisiún Pleanála
The planning commission greenlit plans for the 1.2-hectare brownfield plot following several appeals by local residents 

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

To solve the housing crisis, let builders get on with the job, says developer Michael O'Flynn 
To solve the housing crisis, let builders get on with the job, says developer Michael O'Flynn 
More viable zoned land, planning reform, and accelerated delivery of infrastructure are all part of the solution to the crisis

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Green light for more than 70 Rochestown homes despite local objections 
Green light for more than 70 Rochestown homes despite local objections 
New homes will comprise 10 houses and 62 apartments at Monfieldstown and Mounthovel in Rochestown

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Green light for Cork City's landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units 
Green light for Cork City's landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units 
City Hall planners have approved plans to revive the former Roches Stores which is to be split into several new retail units 

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Blarney Castle owners lodge plans for outdoor swimming pool on estate grounds 
Blarney Castle owners lodge plans for outdoor swimming pool on estate grounds 
The Colthurst family has applied for permission to add a private outdoor pool and enclosure at Turret House on the Blarney Castle estate

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Barmans arms pulling a pint of beer
Cork pub owner granted permission to keep extension despite elderly neighbour’s objections
A long-running dispute ended after the planning commission approved the Joshua Tree Bar’s garden room extension with strict new conditions

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Neighbours appeal US billionaire's renovation plans of €4.75m Kinsale home
Neighbours appeal US billionaire's renovation plans of €4.75m Kinsale home
Local residents say the large-scale redevelopment at Sprayfield House threatens the rural character and visual landscape of the Sandycove area

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

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