In Cork alone, the number of apartments started is three times that of those completed in the 12 months previously. Last year, some 1,679 apartments were granted planning permission in Cork City. Nationally, 12,256 apartments were completed in Ireland during the period, with just 3.5% of these being in Cork city. Here are the 21 major apartment developments planned for Cork:In Cork, the apartment building picture now includes significant numbers by the Land Development Agency (LDA). The agency delivers housing directly on land it owns, but also through partnerships with homebuilders or Cork City Council.