Plans for more than 140 affordable homes at Cork city centre site

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced plans for more than 140 affordable homes in Cork city centre to be delivered in partnership with Cork City Council.

A planning application for the development, of which the majority are anticipated to be cost rental apartments, is due to be submitted later this year.

The homes are earmarked for construction on the 0.6-acre Cork City Council site at Anglesea Terrace, which is located at the junction of Old Station Road and South Link Road, within short walking distance of all city centre amenities, retail and community services, Kent Station and Cork Bus Station.

While the exact number of homes is yet to be finalised, subject to planning permission, construction for the development could begin in 2027, with the first homes delivered in 2030.

Chief Executive of the LDA, John Coleman said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Cork City Council to deliver much-needed affordable homes in the heart of Cork city.

“The LDA is steadily increasing its footprint in Cork and is determined to ramp up delivery in the city and its suburbs over the coming months and years.

“Anglesea Terrace is a fantastic site, with significant potential - this project will revitalise an underutilised brownfield site in the centre of Cork, transforming it into a high quality, affordable and desirable residential development.” 

Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan said: “This development will [improve] the Anglesea Terrace area, creating a new sustainable and well-connected neighbourhood.

“We look forward to publishing the design for the project shortly and I would encourage people to engage with the process so that we can deliver a development and community that works for everyone in the city.” 

In addition to these plans, the State’s affordable housing body is also set to deliver the first of 267 homes at the site of the former St Kevin’s Hospital in Shanakiel later this year, and recently published draft plans for 348 homes at a former ESB site in Wilton.

The agency is also developing 302 cost rental apartments at Horgan’s Quay in partnership with BAM and Clarendon Properties.