Broomfield West, Midleton, Co. Cork

Castle Rock Homes (Midelton) Ltd. is applying for permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development at Broomfield West, Midleton, Co. Cork.

The site which is 8.29 hectares in area, is located to the northeast of Midleton town centre. The 2022 Cork County Development Plan includes the specific zoning objective: MD-R-26. This objective is to provide for residential development with a mix of housing types. The proposed development, which qualifies as a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprises of:

• The construction of 272 no. residential units, 3 ESB substations, 1 no. creche and community use building;
• All associated site development works include footpaths, car and bicycle parking, drainage, bicycle and bin stores, lighting and landscaping/amenity area; and
• The site development works include road widening works along the eastern side of the L7630 and the provision of a new footpath along the eastern side of the L7630 Broomfield Road together with a new pedestrian crossing. Access to the site will be via 4 new vehicle access points from the existing L7630 Broomfield Road and a new pedestrian connection to Blossom Hill.