Council turns down planning application for 65 apartments in Douglas

Cork City Council rejects proposal for apartments on site at East Douglas Street and East Douglas Village, saying the development would be 'out of character' with the pattern of existing development

There was widespread support for the development in the local community, with some describing the site in its current state as an 'eyesore', 'wart' and 'blot' on the Douglas streetscape.

A proposed residential development on a long-term vacant site in the centre of Douglas has been rejected by Cork City Council, despite widespread support for the project in the local community.

Sirio Investment Management Ltd had sought planning for the demolition of two existing on-site buildings and associated structures at East Douglas Street and East Douglas Village.