Planning granted for 60 houses within Ballincollig housing estate 

An Bord Pleanála has overturned a decision by Cork City Council to permit the building of 60 new homes within the Classes Lake estate

An Bord Pleanála has overturned Cork City Council's decision and granted planning permission for 60 houses within a Ballincollig estate despite concerns of residents and An Taisce. Picture: Gareth Chaney / Collins Photos

An Bord Pleanála has overturned a city council decision and has granted planning for 60 houses within a larger housing estate on the western outskirts of Cork city.

It will lead to the development of one of the last remaining undeveloped tracts of land in the Classes Lake estate in Ballincollig.