Cork council focused on docklands regeneration despite planning blow for 2,000 apartments

Last year, An Bord Pleanála refused planning for fertiliser firm Goulding to move to Marino Point from the docklands, putting regeneration plans in jeopardy

Docklands strategy was dealt a major blow late last year when the planning appeals board refused planning to fertiliser firm Goulding for a fertiliser facility at Marino Point near Cobh amid concerns over the carrying capacity of the R624 Cobh to Cork road. Picture: Larry Cummins 

Cork City Council says it remains focused on delivering its ambitious docklands regeneration despite a Bórd Pleanála decision casting doubt on the vision and halting the delivery of almost 2,000 apartments.

The success of the docklands, one of Ireland’s largest brownfield regeneration sites, hinges to a large extent on the relocation of several land uses to free up sites for development.