Developers to appeal Cork council's refusal of planning for 'super betting office' in city centre

Cork County Council said it had 'very serious concerns' about proposals for works on Castle Street and South Main Street

Project proposed the change of use of the ground floor of numbers 11 and 12 Castle Street from retail use for use as a betting shop. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

Developers bidding to revamp a row of Cork city centre buildings to include a “super betting office” have lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála after a knockback from the council.

Holren Properties Ltd lodged the appeal last week against the decision from City Hall, with planners on its behalf arguing it would improve rather than injure the “vitality and viability of Castle Street”.