Cardiff, Ullapool, Cork Plan Hundreds New Homes Amid Housing Shortages

Significant housing developments are underway across the UK and Ireland to address ongoing shortages and community needs. In Cardiff, Persimmon Homes received council approval to build 167 new homes, including 62 affordable units, as part of a larger project totaling 1,500 homes in the Creigiau area, alongside commercial spaces to serve the new community. In the Scottish Highlands, Highland Council is progressing plans for 95 homes near Ullapool, aiming to provide a mix of affordable rentals and private properties amid concerns about housing scarcity, holiday lettings, and second homes limiting local options. The council estimates a need for 24,000 additional homes over the next decade and highlights the urgency due to 8,400 jobs expected from the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport. Meanwhile, in Ballincollig, Cork, a large-scale proposal seeks to build nearly 550 homes, combining houses and apartments, with associated infrastructure improvements pending council decision. These developments reflect a broader effort to tackle housing demand, affordability, and regional economic growth.