Rejection of Griffith College Cork's artificial pitch overturned by An Bord Pleanála

The dispute over the pitch centred on its impact on local biodiversity

Griffith College Cork was refused retention permission by Cork City Council in February and was faced with the prospect of having to remove the artificial pitch. File photo

A college in Cork has successfully appealed a planning rejection to retain an artificial sports pitch on campus amid claims of its negative impact on local biodiversity.

Griffith College Cork was refused retention permission by Cork City Council in February and was faced with the prospect of having to remove the artificial pitch. However, it has subsequently won its case after appealing to An Bord Pleanála.