Millfield Cottages is a sensitive and high-quality social housing regeneration project comprising 18 two-bedroom social homes, completed in 2024. Tenants moved in that same year. The scheme includes a mix of terraced and semi-detached houses, designed to blend seamlessly with the architectural heritage of the original 19th-century cottages on the site. Located on Red Forge Road in Blackpool, Cork, this urban brownfield site had fallen into disuse following the decline of the nearby Sunbeam Wolsey textile mill, once a major employer in the area. The redevelopment reimagines the terrace as a community once more, with a strong focus on sustainability and community integration.
Each home opens onto a landscaped, pedestrian-only central courtyard that encourages interaction among residents and provides a safe space for children to play. The scheme includes communal bicycle parking, and tenants also benefit from access to a Respond-operated community hub just a short walk away.