Cork pub Dwyers appeals to retain outdoor seating area

Cork City Council refused permission for Dwyers of Cork’s €100,000 outdoor area, citing its negative visual impact

Dwyers of Cork on Washington Street had applied for permission for the outdoor area along with an extension of the hours it could operate to align with its publican’s licence. File picture: Dan Linehan

A popular Cork pub has taken the next step in its battle to retain its outdoor seating area, appealing City Hall’s refusal for planning permission to An Coimisiún Pleánála.

Dwyers of Cork on Washington St had applied for permission for the outdoor area along with an extension of the hours it could operate to align with its publican’s licence.