Appeal against plans for almost 300 homes in Cork as locals raise 'grave concerns' 

It is one of three developments where planning permission has recently been sought in the locality of Water Rock

The development from EMR Projects had sought permission for the 214 apartments and 70 houses alongside a creche, retail unit, café, medical unit and office units. Picture: PA

An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against plans for 284 new homes at Water Rock outside Midleton, with locals raising “grave concerns” around the impact on traffic and the scale of the development.

The development from EMR Projects had sought permission for the 214 apartments and 70 houses alongside a creche, retail unit, café, medical unit and office units.