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Caseys furniture to quit Cork's Oliver Plunkett Street for major Mahon Point development
S Caseys furniture to quit Cork's Oliver Plunkett Street for major Mahon Point development
Plans include a large retail showroom, customer café and the relocation of the long-established Cork furniture retailer from the city centre

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Warning letters issued to unauthorised Midleton sauna and car wash company
Warning letters issued to unauthorised Midleton sauna and car wash company
Cork County Council confirmed that enforcement files have been opened into alleged unauthorised uses on Cork Road in Midleton

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Plans for more than 100 Blarney homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Plans for more than 100 Blarney homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Blarney Castle Estate, which objected to the homes, argued that the development, as a result of its proximity to Blarney Castle, would make it ideally suited for tourism-related development

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Trump’s global tariff agenda puts Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry at serious risk
Health and safety cited in Eli Lilly plans for 360 car spaces at Kinsale plant
Planners said the Eli Lilly return-to-office policy came into effect in mid 2025 and together with the construction traffic is leading to an increased volume of personnel on site

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Engineering man showing blueprint detail for people buying house.
Plans for almost 450 homes on Cork City's north side lodged with council
Murnane & O'Shea is seeking 10-year planning permission for 441 homes at Kilnap, Blackpool 

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Coffee chain Boxd seeks retention permission for Cork City kiosk following council warning letter
Coffee chain Boxd seeks retention permission for Cork City kiosk following council warning letter
City Council spokesperson said planning permission was never sought for a drive-thru cafe on Carrigrohane Road despite Boxd operating at the site for almost six years

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Planning commission approves compulsory acquisition of two derelict Cork City properties 
Planning commission approves compulsory acquisition of two derelict Cork City properties 
An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the two compulsory acquisitions following objections from both owners 

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Plans for more than 260 new Cork City homes lodged with council 
Plans for more than 260 new Cork City homes lodged with council 
A mix of houses, apartments and duplexes is proposed for a more than 7-hectare site in Ballyvolane 

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Boxd seeks permission for Midleton drive-thru following council order to cease operations
Boxd seeks permission for Midleton drive-thru following council order to cease operations
Cork County Council confirmed last week that it opened a planning enforcement file into the case after it was found to be operating without planning permission

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Planners reject drive-thru plans for Cork restaurants on Kinsale Rd
Planners reject drive-thru plans for Cork restaurants on Kinsale Rd
Creamfields will include a 15-storey landmark building, creating a new focal point in the city with work continuing at the site over the next three years

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Son of a Bun operator to convert Cork's former Reidy's Vault Bar into restaurant
Son of a Bun operator to convert Cork's former Reidy's Vault Bar into restaurant
Former bar on the western road to be converted for restaurant use

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Cork's Leonardo Hotel seeking five-storey extension under new plans
Cork's Leonardo Hotel seeking five-storey extension under new plans
Former Jurys Inn was rebranded in 2022 following the acquisition of the group by Israeli hotel group Fattal

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeals refusal for bus set-down and turning point to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeals refusal for bus set-down and turning point to An Coimisiún Pleanála
First-party appeal to the planning commission means a new decision on the controversial plans is due to be made in October 

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

No appeals to Mahon Point €200m expansion
No appeals to Mahon Point €200m expansion
Way is cleared for the €200m expansion of Mahon Point Shopping Centre as the plan has not been appealed to the planning board.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes
O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes
CEO and chairman of the property giant Michael O'Flynn said the scheme will be larger and denser than the original plans

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme 
Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme 
Welcoming the O'Flynn Group's masterplan of 1,090 new homes in Dunkettle, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland 'needs housing schemes of scale'

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

BAM has four-month reprieve to address concerns over Cork student scheme
BAM has four-month reprieve to address concerns over Cork student scheme
Major Cork student accommodation by BAM is delayed on Sullivan's Quay as planners demand more info on design and environmental impact.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers appeals refusal to keep major extension 
Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers appeals refusal to keep major extension 
Co-owner Alice Cross filed a first-party appeal after Cork City Council ruled the venue's increased popularity caused a potential traffic hazard

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Green light for 450 Cork homes in major urban expansion zone
Green light for 450 Cork homes in major urban expansion zone
Cork County Council has approved plans for 452 Midleton homes, comprising 219 houses and 233 apartments 

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

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

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Planning commission approves total of 900 Cork City homes following spate of objections
Planning commission approves total of 900 Cork City homes following spate of objections
Three major residential schemes in Cork City have been approved after each was appealed by local residents to the planning commission

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Amazon gets green light to build landing station for transatlantic cable connecting Cork and US
Plans by Amazon to build landing station for cable between Cork and US appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Objectors to the plans raised questions about safety, visual impact and environmental concerns 

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council
Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council
Major residential scheme comprising 128 houses and 172 apartments will be targeted at younger families and first-time buyers 

Tue, 12 May, 2026

padel tennis racket sport court and balls.
Green light for new padel tennis facility in Cork
New facility will include six courts and a multi-use sports and recreation room in Douglas 

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Plans for 72 new homes in Rochestown approved by the planning commission
Plans for 72 new homes in Rochestown approved by the planning commission
New housing development alongside new M298 is approved despite objections

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Plans for major housing scheme with 240 homes in Bandon lodged with council
Plans for major housing scheme with 240 homes in Bandon lodged with council
Proposed development would comprise 156 houses and 84 apartments 

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Plans to expand Dunnes Stores restaurant in Cork City appealed by Opera Lane resident
Plans to expand Dunnes Stores restaurant in Cork City appealed by Opera Lane resident
Residents in nearby Opera Lane apartments said the development would have a 'material adverse impact' on amenity and privacy

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Plans for new student accommodation in Cork City with 120 bedspaces lodged with council
Plans for new student accommodation in Cork City with 120 bedspaces lodged with council
Proposed development near UCC would include a 21-apartment building as well as a student townhouse

Wed, 06 May, 2026

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Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers refused planning to keep major extension 
The popular Cork business opened its Greenhouse extension in 2022, which is capable of seating up to 40 guests

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Plans lodged with council for new neighbourhood with over 100 homes on Cork City's northside
Plans lodged with council for new neighbourhood with over 100 homes on Cork City's northside
Proposed development comprises 53 apartments and 51 houses on a part-brownfield, part-greenfield site at Popes Hill in Blackpool 

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Bid to convert Cork City office block into IPAS centre not an exempted development, commission rules
Bid to convert Cork City office block into IPAS centre not an exempted development, commission rules
Owner of the Cube building, Cherryinn Limited, outlined plans to convert the basement, ground, first, second and third floors of the Cube building into accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers 

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Plans for 'world-class' music and events centre in West Cork lodged with council
Plans for 'world-class' music and events centre in West Cork lodged with council
Ambitious project would include a 271-seat performance hall and education hub aimed at addressing the lack of opportunities for local audiences in the area

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Major €200m expansion of Mahon Point approved by Cork City Council
Major €200m expansion of Mahon Point approved by Cork City Council
Project includes 251 apartments, an office block for up to 580 workers, and a new civic plaza

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

First homes of O'Flynn Group's 550-home Dunkettle development launched for sale
First homes of O'Flynn Group's 550-home Dunkettle development launched for sale
On the market 20 years after Cork developer bought the lands for €24m

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Plans for over 170 homes on outskirts of Cork City approved by council
Plans for over 170 homes on outskirts of Cork City approved by council
Council greenlit bid from Bridgewater Homes for 104 houses and 72 apartment/duplex units despite objections 

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Major public realm project including restaurant, gym and rowing facility on Cork Harbour refused
Major public realm project including restaurant, gym and rowing facility on Cork Harbour refused
Planning commission said in its decision that the proposed location was an important feeding site for water birds

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Little Island site set for new waterfront-facing homes
Little Island site set for new waterfront-facing homes
When completed, the scheme will include two-bed townhouses and three- and four-bed semi-ds, but the first phase release is limited to three x two-bed units and three x three-bed semi-ds

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Warning that €200m Mahon Point redevelopment will add to 'deteriorating traffic situation'
Warning that €200m Mahon Point redevelopment will add to 'deteriorating traffic situation'
TII emphasised that it "will not be responsible for any costs" for alterations to the N40 and Mahon Interchange as a result of these plans

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Plans for over 300 homes on Cork GAA land returned to planning commission after High Court ruling
Plans for over 300 homes on Cork GAA land returned to planning commission after High Court ruling
High Court decision overturned a positive bid from the planning commission for 319 homes at a 15-hectare site in Kilbarry owned by the Cork County GAA Board

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Plans for ambitious housing project comprising 450 homes lodged with Cork County Council
Plans for ambitious housing project comprising 450 homes lodged with Cork County Council
Large-scale residential scheme would comprise 219 homes and 233 apartment units at Water-Rock, Midleton

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Penneys secures planning permission to upgrade flagship St Patrick's Street Cork outlet 
Penneys secures planning permission to upgrade flagship St Patrick's Street Cork outlet 
Plans are scaled back version of the complete overhaul mooted in 2021

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site
Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site
The Naas Rd/Long Mile Rd has been an important stretch for centuries, originally for coaches in the 1700s and as the main road out of the capital to the South-West.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Yvonne McGuinness and Cillian Murphy's Kerry cinema plan delayed by neighbours' appeals
Yvonne McGuinness and Cillian Murphy's Kerry cinema plan delayed by neighbours' appeals
Positive bid from Kerry County Council for the ambitious refurbishment of the Phoenix Cinema has been appealed to the planning commission by local residents 

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Watch: Cork to reclaim tallest building title after 10-day concrete pour
Watch: Cork to reclaim tallest building title after 10-day concrete pour
The Railyard Apartment Scheme is the result of a collaborative partnership between Cork City Council, Clúid and JCD Group

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

State supports are increasingly vital for new home buyers
State supports are increasingly vital for new home buyers
First Home Scheme and Help to Buy play a significant role in making a new home purchase possible, especially for first-time buyers

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Cork’s new homes private sales stronger than reported
Cork’s new homes private sales stronger than reported
Industry experts says reports of only 30 newly-built houses selling to private buyers in Cork in 2025 are far short of the real sales figures. Tommy Barker reports 

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

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