Council plans for 500 houses in Midleton axed after planning row

Councillors stated that proposed houses in Midleton were planned for the wrong area. Picture: Denis Minihane

Proposals by council officials for up to 500 new houses in Midleton, Co Cork have been axed after councillors maintained they were being located in the wrong place.

A number of disagreements broke out as councillors and officials yesterday discussed amendments to the County Development Plan which is a blueprint for growth in the region up to 2028.