Multi-million renovation of Cork's historic Queen's Old Castle approved

The plans include the partial demolition of the building to allow for office and retail development on the site on Cork's Grand Parade

Queen's Old Castle is located in Cork City is set for a major renovation with plans for partial demolition to allow for the construction of mixed-use offices and retail development. Picture: Denis Minihane

The way has been cleared for a major renovation of the historic Queen's Old Castle building in Cork city as part of a multi-million regeneration of a landmark site.

The plans include the conservation, refurbishment, alteration and change of use of what is one of the city’s most recognisable commercial buildings, including the partial demolition of the building, to allow for the construction of a mixed-use office and retail development, with the office block ranging in height from three to seven storeys in places.