Council blocks plans for 'super betting office' on Cork City street

The council inspector's report said that allowing these proposals to go ahead 'could set a highly undesirable precedence within the city centre'. Picture: Denis Minihane

Ambitious plans to revamp a row of city centre buildings have been turned down by Cork City Council as planners had “very serious concerns” the proposals would create a "super betting office” on the street.

Holren Properties Limited had lodged a planning application in June to City Hall seeking permission for the works on Castle Street and South Main Street.