[ Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, Section 15(2) Two-Year Progress Report ]
New Dwelling Typologies A breakdown of the 1,963 units completed in the city between Q3, 2023 and Q1, 2024 shows that non- apartment units within housing schemes are the dominant typology being delivered. These unit types account for 69% of the overall units delivered, with apartments being 26% and single homes (not delivered as part of a larger housing development) accounting for the remaining 5%. The relatively high rate of apartment delivery includes duplex units in edge-of-city locations such as Ballyvollane, Ballinglana in Glanmire, Maglin and Castletreasure. The recent delivery of a number of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and social housing apartment schemes apart, the rate of apartment delivery in central areas of the city remains low.
Figure 4: New Dwellings In Cork City By Type Q3, 2022 - Q1, 2024 (Units)
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250
200
150
100
50
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2022Q3
2022Q4
2023Q1
2023Q2
2023Q3
2023Q4
2024Q1
Single house Scheme house Apartment
Type of House Single house Scheme house
2022 Q3
2022 Q4
2023 Q1
2023 Q2
2023 Q3
2023 Q4
2024 Q1
TOTAL
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10
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16
11
13
103
226 244 188 281
117
109 185 1,350
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90 62
7
24 198
41
510
Apartment
Total
330 353 260 306 157 318 239 1,963
Source: CSO New Dwelling Completions (Table NDQ06: https://data.cso.ie/table/NDQ06)
Commencement Notices A commencement notice gives notice to local authorities of the construction of buildings, or the carrying out of works, as specified in the Building Regulations. Planning permissions most commonly have a five-year lifespan and do not always result in delivery. An analysis of commencement notices therefore provides a more accurate view of construction activity and trends. Commencement notices were received for 2,534 units in Cork City between Q3, 2022 and Q1, 2024. The monthly average rate increased sharply in the second half of this period. Comparing the quarterly averages of housing completions (280 units) and commencement notices (362 units) in Cork City over the last 2 years shows that commencement notices are generally 30% higher for the same periods. Allowing for a 12 to 18-month time lag from commencement to completion, this trend points towards an increased residential delivery rate for Cork City up to the end of 2025.
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