Change in plan for apartments raises concerns over medical centre in Cork

Lascara Ltd proposes changing one of the commercial units in the building into apartments

The company proposes changing one of the commercial units in the building into apartments, with concern now raised about the future of the medical centre next door. File picture: Denis Minihane.

Alarm has been raised at the potential loss of a doctor, dentist and physiotherapist from Cork's northside due to plans for more apartments.

A planning application for The Plaza development at City Square in Blackpool has been submitted in recent weeks by a Cypriot investment company called Lascara Ltd.