Plans for 135 housing units in one of Cork’s fastest-growing suburbs were sanctioned last night after councillors voted to allow the project go ahead on land zoned for business and technology use.

Cork’s city councillors have forced through several strategic changes to a major blueprint that will guide development in the busy Mahon suburb for the next 20 years.

A major blueprint to guide the development of one of Cork’s busiest IT and retail hubs up to 2031 is in jeopardy because of a standoff between politicians and planners.