Cork event centre developer seeks five-year planning extension as delays continue

Developer Bam has applied for a five-year extension to complete Cork’s long-delayed event centre, with a decision expected in May

Bridges are being installed by Cork City Council as part of a massive public realm upgrades in the area. Bam had to pay substantial development charges towards the cost of the bridges.

Developer Bam has applied for a five-year extension to its event centre planning permission in Cork City, which it says expires in June.

If approved, the extension would give the firm until June 2030 to deliver the permitted 6,000-capacity venue and logistical support offices on its site on South Main St.