An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for BAM Ireland to construct 714 new homes in Carrigtwohill, County Cork.

The Castlelake Strategic Housing Development (SHD) will consist of 224 houses, 282 duplex units and 208 apartments. Alongside providing key housing infrastructure it will provide a two-story creche, residential amenity spaces and a multi-use games area.

The housing development is located in proximity to strong transport links, including the Carrigtwohill train station which offers high frequency and high-capacity services to Cork City centre.

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An Bord Pleanála said that the development would 'result in a significant contribution to the housing stock, in a time of housing need'. The Board also commented that the area had a range of employment opportunities and social facilities to support a development of this scale.

Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director, BAM Ireland, said: "We are delighted to see An Bord Pleanála approve the Castlelake SHD and to be delivering this important project for Carrigtwohill and for the people of Cork – one of the biggest ever in East Cork. We have worked closely with Cork County Council on our plans to ensure we deliver top-class houses and amenities for hundreds of people. It’s another exciting project in the area which builds on BAM’s strong commitment to sustainable development in Cork."