West Cork row over plans to develop houses on site of former hotel

Planning row erupts between developer and heritage group over plans to demolish hotel derelict for 30 years
West Cork row over plans to develop houses on site of former hotel

The developers, Patrick and Gillian O’Donovan, said the development had been designed to have regard for the scenic location of the 3.4 hectare site and the surrounding landscape. Picture Dan Linehan

A planning row has broken out between a developer and a leading heritage group over plans to demolish a former hotel in west Cork.

An Taisce has appealed against the recent decision of Cork County Council to grant planning permission for the demolition of the former Owenahincha Hotel at Little Island, Owenahincha to allow the construction of nine houses on the site.

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