Plans lodged for large scale housing development in Ballincollig
Planning for a housing project with more than 1,000 new homes has been lodged, a developer this week confirmed.
The O’Flynn Group has officially lodged a large-scale residential development (LRD) planning application to Cork City Council for what it called a significant new residential project at Maglin, Ballincollig.
The application proposes the construction of 1,150 new homes, along with a childcare facility and retail area, all carefully and sensitively designed to meet the diverse housing needs of the local community.
The development includes a mix of houses, duplex units, and apartments, complemented by a crèche and commercial units, distributed across four distinct character areas within a 28 hectare site.
In a statement, the O’Flynn Group said the planning application supports and aligns with the Maglin Urban Expansion Area Sustainable Access Corridor, which incorporates cycle lanes, footpaths, bus lanes, and a new road carriageway, ensuring strong and sustainable transport connections for the community.
Commenting on the submission of the planning application, Michael O’Flynn, Chairman and CEO of the O’Flynn Group, said: “This application marks a significant step forward in the development of this key residential growth area. Its location offers excellent access to major transport links, enhancing connectivity with Cork city and the wider region.”
He added: “The development will also deliver important infrastructure, including cycle lanes, footpaths, bus lanes, and a new road carriageway, ensuring strong and sustainable transport connections. We are delighted to bring high-quality, modern homes and vibrant places to live to Maglin.
“Our design team has worked very closely with Cork City Council and other stakeholders to ensure our plans reflect and respond to the needs of the community and to the demand for housing.”
This proposed scheme will deliver housing on lands long identified by both Cork County Council and, more recently, Cork City Council, as a key residential growth area in the southern area of Ballincollig.
The development also provides for extensive community open spaces, designed to encourage social interaction, active living, and well-being among residents.
Meanwhile O’Flynn has also recently secured planning permission for Phase 1 of its Dunkettle development, comprising 550 homes, and is currently advancing Phase 2 expected to deliver over 500 additional residential units, with the planning application expected to be lodged in the near future.