Scaled-down plans for €70m landmark site get green light

AMBITIOUS but scaled-down plans to redevelop Cork’s landmark Capitol Cinema site have been given the green light.

However, an appeal to An Bord Pleanála against the multi-million revamp of the Grand Parade site is likely to delay the start of any building work until the end of this year at the earliest.

The decision to green light the project follows a lengthy planning saga.