Owner of landmark Cork pub to appeal planning refusal for awning outside historic building

The awning at the front of the Shelbourne Bar, MacCurtain Street, Cork, which has been refused planning permission. Picture: Dan Linehan

The owner of a well-known Cork city pub has appealed a decision to refuse planning retention for a large awning which planners say has adversely affected the character of the heritage buildings, the setting of a protected theatre building, and the special character of the historic street.

Philip Gillivan, who runs The Shelbourne Bar on the recently revamped MacCurtain St, confirmed that he has appealed to An Bórd Pleanála Cork City Council’s decision to refuse his application for planning retention for the structure, which covers a seating area located on the extended pavement outside the bar, and which was installed without planning late last year.