City officials seek legal advice on college rezoning proposal

CITY officials sought legal advice yesterday on a controversial rezoning proposal aimed at securing a €50 million revamp of a former college on Cork’s northside.

It is understood that serious concerns have emerged about the legal standing of the proposal to seek the rezoning of the former sports fields at Farranferris College for housing.

Developer Michael O’Flynn was appointed by Bishop of Cork and Ross, Dr John Buckley, to prepare a blueprint for the future development of the 22-acre site, owned by the diocese.