Large residential · Co. Cork
The site of the former CMP Dairy, known as Creamfields, Kinsale Road and Tramore Road, Cork
Decision due 9 Dec 2026
Key facts
- Planning application 26/45099 at The Site of The Former CMP Dairy, Known As Creamfields, Kinsale Road and Tramore Road, Cork: ~669 homes.
- The applicant is Cairn Homes Properties Ltd. The agent is Rory Hanrahan.
- It was received by Cork City Council on 15 Oct 2026.
- Status: Decision due 9 Dec 2026.
- The council's decision is due on 9 Dec 2026. Building work can only follow a grant of permission.
Source: the Cork City Council planning register, checked 17 Oct 2026. Open the council's file
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What and where
~669 homes
Permission for development which will consist of a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) on the site of the former CMP Dairy, known as Creamfields, Kinsale Road and Tramore Road, Cork. The proposed Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) will consist of amendments to the permitted Creamfields SHD (ABP-312866-22). The proposed amendments relate to the southern part (Phase 4) of the site, and specifically include: (1). The replacement of permitted 3-storey duplex Block L (9no. 2-bed apartments and 9no. 4-bed townhouses) with a 4-storey apartment building Block L (23no. 1-bed apartments and 24no. 2-bed apartments); (2). the replacement of permitted 4-storey duplex Block N (7no. 1-bed apartments; 11no. 2-bed apartments; and 9no. 4-bed townhouses) with a part 5-storey / part 3-storey apartment building Block N (40no. 1-bed apartments, and 35no. 2-bed apartments); and (3). the omission of the permitted 2-storey duplex building Block M (3no. 2-bed apartments and 3no. 4-bed townhouses) and the 3-storey duplex Block I (4no. 2-bed apartments and 4no. 4-bed townhouses). The proposed amendments will result in a total number of 122no. units (63no. 1-bed apartments; 59no. 2-bed apartments) for the southern part (Phase 4) of the site, an increase of 63no. units over the permitted Creamfields SHD (ABP-312866-22), bringing the total number of units at Creamfields to 669no. units in total. The proposed development also includes modifications to the open spaces and landscaping, the provision of additional cycle spaces, bin stores, plant and all associated site development, landscaping and drainage works, including connection to services located on the Kinsale Road. The application may be inspected online at the following website: creamfieldsphase4lrd.com
- Location
- Kinsale Road And Tramore Road, Co. Cork Map
- Council
- Cork City Council
- Planning reference
- 26/45099
- Application type
- Permission
- Applicant
- Cairn Homes Properties Ltd
- Agent
- Rory Hanrahan
Numbers and dates
- Homes
- ~669estimated from the application
- Estimated construction value
- €98m to €190mOur estimate from stated homes and project type, at January 2026 prices, building works only. Not a stated figure. How we estimate
- Project type
- Large residential
- Received
- 15 Oct 2026
- Decision due
- 9 Dec 2026
Outlook
What happens next
Work packages named so far
Documents and evidence
Check the record
- Council planning fileThe application file 26/45099 on planning.agileapplications.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file
How we know this
From the Cork City Council planning register, checked 17 Oct 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.
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