Planning · Co. Cork

Planning Applications in Cork

2,835 applications in the last 12 months across Cork’s 2 local authorities. 91.4% of decided applications are granted, with a typical decision in 63 days. Every application since 2017 is on the map below.

Planning applications

2,835

last 12 months

Decisions granted

91.4%

7,054 decided · 3 yrs

Typical decision time

63 days

median · last 3 yrs

Homes approved

4,570

24 months · 112 big schemes

Applications over time

Monthly planning applications in Cork since 2017, by what's being applied for.

Cork's councils compared

CouncilApps (12m)GrantedDecision timeHomes approved (24m)
Cork2,78191.5%63 days2,985
Cork City5491%56 days1,585

Biggest housing schemes

The largest schemes applied for in Cork in the last 24 months (amendments to already-permitted schemes excluded).

550 homesGrantedTo the north of Dunkettle House, (Protected Structure - PS1190) and associated, structures (protected structures - PS1238 PS1239Nov 2024

Permission for the following Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising the demolition/removal of existing ruins/structures inclu

469 homesGrantedCastlepark Castlelands (Townland) St. Joseph's Road Mallow, Co. CorkNov 2024

A ten year Permission for the following Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of the construction of 469 no. residential unit

452 homesPendingWater-Rock, Midleton, Co. CorkApr 2026

A 10 year planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at Water-Rock, Midleton, Co. Cork. The development will consis

362 homesGrantedMountain Road Kilmoney Carrigaline Co CorkApr 2025

Permission for Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising the demolition of 3 no. existing agricultural farm sheds on site and the

362 homesPendingMountain Road Kilmoney Carrigaline Co. CorkFeb 2025

Permission for the following Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising the demolition of 3 no. existing agricultural farm sheds o

362 homesPendingMountain Road Kilmoney Carrigaline Co.CorkFeb 2025

Permission for the following Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising the demolition of existing structures on site and the cons

348 homesGrantedA c. 2.61 ha site on lands, adjoining ESB Networks DAC, Office at Farrandahadore MoreApr 2025

For a 7-year Planning Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site, with a total application site area of c. 2.61

302 homesGrantedBallynamona (Townland), Dublin Road, Fermoy, CorkSept 2025

Permission for the following Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) consisting of the construction of 302 no. residential units, 1 no. cr

On the map

Every application in and around Cork — filter by type, hover or tap for details.

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every Irish local authority · since 2017

Big-scheme markers show the number of homes. Hover any point for details. Source: local-authority planning registers (LGMA, Dublin City, Cork City); updated with each data refresh.

Planning in other counties

Based on planning applications published by Cork City Council, Cork County Council since 2017. Grant rate = granted ÷ (granted + refused) for applications received in the last 3 years; decision time is the median from receipt to decision. Homes approved counts stated unit counts on granted residential applications in the last 24 months and excludes amendments to already-permitted schemes. Not planning advice.