Cairn Homes Pulling A Fast One?

The future looks tightly-packed

t’s been a busy day at Cairn Homes HQ when it comes to their ever-bulging Greystones portfolio.

Not only did they finally complete the inevitable sale of 11.5 acres in Charlesland for our new secondary school but they also filed yet another local housing application with An Bord Pleanála.

This is the 600 houses or so up Temple Carrig way that we had first heard rumbles about back in November. Getting in touch with Cairn Homes, a nice lady in marketing confirmed the rumours, stating that they hoped ‘to proceed with a planning application in late 2021‘.

Jump to two months later, and it would appear that late 2021 is already upon us, as An Bord Pleanála find themselves suddenly busy stroking chins over application #308945.

Which compromises of…

607 residential units (405 no. houses & 202 apartments) with a creche and all associated site works.

It would appear to be a preliminary application, to see if the latest Cairn Homes estate for Greystones qualifies for a Strategic Housing Development golden ticket. Either way, it’s remarkable Cairn Homes have the time to be even considering more houses around here, given that Glenhoren is currently spreading its wings from Charlesland through Farrankelly and on to Delgany. More of which here.

With March 1st the decision date for the SHD application, you can find out more on An Bord Pleanála’s website here, whilst the process for objections is over here.