New housing project on northside

A major housing project was recently launched on the northside of Cork city with plans to build 86 homes.

The new affordable housing scheme at Glenbride, Kilnap, forms part of a larger development on the greater Old Mallow Road/Old Whitechurch Road site, which previously benefited from the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund-enabling works to provide the infrastructure required to develop these lands for housing.

The project is by Cork City Council in partnership with Murnane and O’Shea Ltd and is located less than 10 minutes from Cork city centre.

The Glenbride development is the ninth affordable housing scheme of its kind offered for sale by Cork City Council and brings the total number of homes offered under the scheme to date to 394 properties. This includes previous schemes across Cork city in Boherboy Road, Tower, Montenotte, Bishopstown, Ballincollig, Whites Cross, Grange, and, most recently, Lehenaghmore.

Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Dan Boyle said: “The ninth scheme to launch under the council's affordable housing initiative, this development demonstrates the work Cork City Council is doing to provide high-quality affordable housing for the people of Cork. I want to thank the Housing Directorate within the council for its continued hard work in delivering these homes, and I look forward to more schemes like this in the future.”

Brian Geaney, Assistant Chief Executive of Cork City Council, added: “Cork City Council is delighted to partner with Murnane and O’Shea Ltd to deliver this latest affordable housing development. The council has been extensively involved in providing the infrastructure required to enable housing construction on this site, and we are now able to offer a major affordable housing scheme on this transformed greenfield site— a prime location on the city’s doorstep. It will deliver an exciting new neighbourhood and provide a choice of quality new homes, while also bringing social and economic investment into the local community.”

The homes are available for sale from approximately 20% below open market value to those who qualify for the affordable housing scheme. For eligible applicants, three-bedroom semi-detached homes will be available from €317,000.

The Glenbride Affordable Housing Scheme homes are generally available to first-time buyers who do not have an interest in any other property, although exceptions may apply for Fresh Start applicants.

Applications may be submitted between 18 June and 9 July at glenbride.ie.