Developing a civic amenity bring site in the midst of a number of housing estates on the northside of Cork city would result in an 'excessive concentration' of waste facilities in the area, according to An Bord Pleanála.

Plans for a recycling facility next to a controversial waste transfer plant on Cork’s northside have been rejected.

Residents have expressed concerns about plans to develop another waste management facility in an industrial estate on the northside of Cork City.

A community which led a campaign against a controversial waste facility is gearing up to fight plans for a civic amenity site in their area.