Dunkettle housing scheme progressing
A planning application is due to be lodged shortly for a second phase of housing in Dunkettle which, if given the go ahead, could provide 540 units.
The O’Flynn Group’s Dunkettle housing scheme which officially launched in late April and has sold out its first release of new homes. The first release comprised a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bed terraced and semi-detached homes.
Phase 1 of The Dunkettle development currently has planning permission for 550 residential homes, a creche and a neighbourhood centre. The O’Flynn Group has drawn up an overall masterplan for the entire site. The first houses in this development will be occupied by early 2027.
In addition, there will be a separate planning application on Dunkettle house and grounds with a proposal to refurbish the house itself, as well as the walled garden and surrounding area to provide a mix of retail, artisan food, restaurant and other ancillary retail uses as well as further landscaping of the 26 acres of parkland fronting Dunkettle House.
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited the site this week.
He said: “I am delighted to mark this significant milestone with the turning of the sod for the hugely ambitious Dunkettle development. The delivery of new homes is a clear priority for government and this development will provide a substantial number of houses for Cork city. I want to thank Cork City Council and the O’Flynn Group for their dedication to this project and I look forward to seeing the first residents occupying their new homes next year.”
Michael O’Flynn, Chairman and Chief Executive of The O’Flynn Group said: “We are delighted to have An Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Dunkettle for an official sod turning of phase 1. This development is a key residential site to provide much needed housing to Cork city and surrounding areas. We anticipate that when the application for phase two has been submitted the overall scheme will provide in excess of 1,000 residential units as well as a range of commercial, retail and childcare offerings.”
He added: “Sites like Dunkettle are of key strategic importance to ensure that Cork continues to deliver on ambitious housing targets. This has been achieved through detailed collaboration between all key stake holders in particular with Cork City Council. We look forward to delivering quality homes and creating a vibrant community in Dunkettle over the coming years.”