Planners question Beamish and Crawford site changes

Planners have sought clarification from developers on their proposals to build more student apartments on the former Beamish and Crawford site in Cork City.

A decision was expected on Wednesday in relation to BAM Property Ltd’s proposed amendments to the northern section of the former brewery site, where it sought permission last September to make changes. However, a decision could now be some weeks away.

Among the proposals are a reduction of retail space on the ground floor to help accommodate extra student apartments proposed in the overall €150m Brewery Quarter regeneration of the historic South Main St site, which includes a €53m events centre.