Wind farm projects to be discouraged in parts of Cork

The building of wind farms will be discouraged along the scenic coastline of Co Cork and in some rural parts of north and mid-Cork.

New guidelines have been drawn up by county council officials as part of the six-year County Development Plan, which will come into force in 2016.

To date, 52 wind farms in Co Cork have either been built or have received planning permission from the local authority.