A prime 4.5-acre development site in Carrigaline with planning permission for 86 homes and four commercial units has been launched to market by Boar’s Head Ltd with a guide price of €3.2m, according to commercial property agents Cushman & Wakefield.
Carrigaline Development Site Details and Planning Permission
The 1.84-hectare site situated along Main Street carries a guide price equivalent to €711,111 per acre, as stated by Cushman & Wakefield. Boar’s Head Ltd secured planning consent for the mixed-use scheme last October. The approval covers a mix of apartments and duplex units ranging from one to three bedrooms, alongside 47 car parking spaces and 174 bicycle spaces with integrated pedestrian access.
Planning legislation requires 17 of the permitted homes to be set aside for social and affordable housing. The approved residential layout comprises 11 three-bed duplex units, 17 two-bed duplex units, nine two-bed own-door ground floor apartments, 12 one-bed own-door ground floor apartments, 19 one-bed apartments, and 18 two-bed apartments.
Did you know? Carrigaline has grown to become County Cork’s largest town, boasting a population in excess of 18,000 residents and sitting in close proximity to major employers like Pepsi and multiple multinational pharmaceutical firms.
Commercial Units and Site Origins
The ground floor of the development is designated for commercial use, with spaces proposed for a café, a gym, a hair salon, a day care facility, and a newsagent. The land originally formed part of an eight-acre holding acquired years ago by German budget supermarket chain Aldi. Aldi developed a €10m store on the property and returned the remaining 5.21 acres to the market in 2023 with an overall guide price of €2.9m after securing master plan approval.
Cushman & Wakefield sold that land in two separate lots in 2024. Boar’s Head Ltd acquired 4.5 acres, while the remaining portion went to fast-food chain McDonald’s, which is building a drive-thru on a profile corner site. Boar’s Head, a Cork City-registered company directed by Brendan Flannery whose principal activity is building project development, is now offering its 4.5-acre parcel with the planning permission intact.
Market Positioning and Regional Growth
Cushman & Wakefield agents Philip Horgan and Peter O’Flynn stated that the site is ideally positioned in a highly sought-after town centre location touching onto Main Street, with immediate access via Pottery Road enhancing connectivity. They added that the opportunity is further strengthened by an adjoining 1.5-acre parcel partly used as an overflow car park for the nearby SuperValu.
Other developers active in the area responding to high housing demand include Astra Construction, Ruden Homes, and Bridgewater Homes. The property is available as a single lot. Earlier this year, Cork County Council acquired Avondale Football Club’s 4.62-acre home ground in Carrigaline in a deal valued at €2.5m. That residential-zoned site sits roughly one kilometre from the town centre and could accommodate up to 70 homes.
Historical Context of the Town Centre Land
The land adjacent to Carrigaline Main Street, tucked between the Carrigaline Court Hotel and SuperValu, carries a development history dating back to the early 2000s. Early plans involved joint proposals by retail developers the Love family’s Shipton Group alongside local SuperValu retailer and hotelier Barry Collins. Those initial plans stalled because they depended on a western relief road involving compulsory purchase orders issued around 2007 ahead of the economic crash. The relief road finally opened in 2022.
Cushman & Wakefield noted that strong local demand, employment density, and ongoing population growth underpin the town’s attractiveness for developers. The under-construction M28 motorway connecting Cork City with Ringaskiddy is expected to transform traffic and commuting times across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guide price for the Carrigaline site?
The 4.5-acre site has been listed with a guide price of €3.2m, equating to €711,111 per acre.
How many homes are approved for the property?
Planning permission covers 86 homes, consisting of a mix of apartments and duplexes ranging from one to three bedrooms, with 17 units designated for social and affordable housing.
Who is selling the land?
Boar’s Head Ltd, directed by Brendan Flannery, has returned the property to the market through commercial agents Cushman & Wakefield.
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