Cork planners aim to limit number of buildings over 10 storeys

PLANNERS in Cork have moved to change the city development plan to limit to 10 the number of soaring landmark buildings over 10 storeys in the city.

Cork planners aim to limit number of buildings over 10 storeys

They have identified specific locations where these “gateway buildings” — designed to provide strategic landmarks for the city — will be allowed and they have ruled out locating them in the city’s historic central core.

A draft policy has been prepared which sets out detailed guidance for each of the proposed tall building locations — in Blackpool, Mahon and the docklands. It states that:

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