Large-Scale Residential Development at the Former Ford Distribution Site
Marina Quarter Ltd. is applying for permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development at the Former Ford Distribution Site, fronting on to Centre Park Road, Ballintemple, Co. Cork.
The site, which is 0.84 hectares in area, is located to the east of the Cork city centre. The 2022 Cork City Development Plan includes the specific zoning objective: ZO 02 New Residential Neighbourhood. This objective is to provide for new residential development in tandem with the provision of the necessary social and physical infrastructure. The proposed development will ensure the provision of a mixed-use development within Cork’s historic Docklands. In line with the objectives of the Cork City Development Plan. The proposed development, which qualifies as a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprises:
- The construction of 176 no. apartment units (comprising a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bed units in 2 no. blocks ranging in height from 7 to 10 storeys over podium level);
- A creche facility,
- A gym facility,
- A retail/café unit; and
- all associated ancillary development works including a new vehicular access, new pedestrian access, footpaths & cycle lanes, landscaping, amenity and open space areas, boundary treatments, bicycle and car parking, bin storage, public lighting and all other ancillary development at The Former Ford Distribution Site, fronting on to Centre Park Road, Ballintemple, Cork.