Campaign to save green stepped up as housing plan emerges

THE campaign to save a city green was stepped up last night after details emerged of a housing plan which could result in the loss of almost half the site.

Businessman Ken Mahon confirmed he plans to seek outline planning permission within days to build four two-storey houses on Bishopscourt Green in the Cork suburb of Bishopstown. He said his application would include a public green space of about 60% of the current 1.6 acre site.

However, if cleared by city planners, residents would lose up to 40% of the green they have maintained and enjoyed as a public amenity for the past 40 years.