Queen's Old Castle revamp on hold following objection from An Taisce

Computer-generated image of the planned retail and office development at Cork's Queen's Old Castle site. Image: Model Works 

Plans for a major redevelopment of the historic Queen’s Old Castle building in Cork City have been placed on hold following opposition from the Cork branch of An Taisce.

The heritage body has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the construction of a mixed-used office and retail development on the Grand Parade site, rising to seven storeys in height.