Housing project gets green light for Cork village despite strong opposition

Planning permission has been granted for a new housing development on the outskirts of the Cork village of Whitechurch, despite strong opposition from local residents.

An Bord Pleanála has rejected an appeal by several parties including the Barleyfield Residents Committee against the decision of Cork County Council to approve the development by Hallmark Building Services of 44 houses on a 2.3hectare site at Farranastig, around 200 metres from the centre of the village.