Decision to allow 100-home development in Bandon overturned

An Bord Pleanála has overturned a decision by Cork County Council to allow a near 100-home development to proceed in Bandon, mainly because the density of housing fell short of ministerial guidelines.

Compass Homes Ltd was granted permission by the local authority last February, with 48 conditions, for the project at Coolfadda, which is 1.4 km to the west of Bandon town centre.