Cork councillors to decide on Páirc Uí Chaoimh bus drop‑off plan despite zoning concerns

Cork City Council is to consider the proposal but acknowledged it would 'contravene materially the objectives' of the city’s development plan

The operators of the ground last year submitted a planning application for the new set down/drop-off area at the city end side of the stadium accessed from Monahan Road, next to the 4G astroturf pitch. Picture: Larry Cummins

Cork city councillors will be asked to green light a new bus drop-off space at Pairc Uí Chaoimh, despite the area being designated as a “public open space”.

The operators of the ground last year submitted a planning application for the new set down/drop-off area at the city end side of the stadium accessed from Monahan Road, next to the 4G astroturf pitch.