A High Court order has quashed planning permission for a 406-bed student accommodation project in Cork City and returned the application to An Comisiún Pleanála for further deliberation. Judicial review proceedings were taken against An Comisiún Pleanála last July by the Woodlawn Residents Association and other local residents, Killian Kenny, Dan Byrne and Gerard O’Mahony. An Comisiún Pleanála decided not to oppose the case, leading to the High Court order to send the matter back for reconsideration. “Our company is developing a purpose-built student accommodation facility designed to address the critical shortage of quality student housing in Cork,” said Mr Coughlan. “The project represents a significant investment in Cork accommodation and has been designed to meet the highest standards of sustainable development whilst contributing to the city's compact growth objectives.

Source: Irish Examiner February 03, 2026 11:54 UTC