The construction of a €98 million mixed development has begun on the outskirts of Midleton, Co Cork.
Work is now underway on the construction of 66 houses on the site at Knockgriffin and Water Rock, Midleton.
EMR Projects are set to build 284 homes in total, spanning 70 houses and 214 apartment and duplex units.
The apartments will be built across seven blocks, from Block A through to G.
Block A and Block B are both five-storey apartment buildings with 14 apartments (six one-beds and eight two-beds) each. Block C spans six storeys with 100 Independent Living Units (83 one-beds and 17 two-beds). Block D rises to seven storeys with 62 apartments (31 one-beds and 31 two-beds).
Work is now underway on the construction of 66 houses for a €98 million mixed development on the outskirts of Midleton, Co Cor — delivering nearly 300 homes in total. Credit: Van Dijk Architects
Block E is reserved for non-residential units such as retail and office space as well as a medical clinic. It stands at four storeys with a retail unit and café on the ground floor (with associated outdoor dining area), a medical clinic on the first floor and admin rooms at ground, first, second and third-floor levels.
Block F and Block G will host the duplex units. Block F will comprise 18 duplexes (nine one-beds and nine three-beds) in a three-storey building. Block G has six duplex units (three one-beds and three three-beds) across three storeys.
Residents in all apartment buildings will benefit from private balconies, communal open spaces and dedicated car and cycling parking. Including the car parking spaces for the houses, the site will have 450 car parking spaces in total.
A childcare facility and associated outdoor play area will be located at Block D.
EMR Projects are set to build 284 homes in total, spanning 70 houses and 214 apartment and duplex units. Credit: Van Dijk Architects
While work commences on 66 of the houses, there will be 70 two-storey semi-detached and terraced houses overall. These include 13 two-beds, 53 three-beds and four four-beds.
All existing derelict buildings on the site will be demolished to make way for the homes.
EMR Projects applied for planning permission in December 2021 with permission granted by Cork County Council in September 2022.
Several appeals were made to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) following the green light, however they were withdrawn before ABP issued a decision.
Feature Image Credit: Van Dijk Architects
