Cork City office proposal referred to appeals board

The recent decision of Cork City Council to allow a previously-permitted development change from retail to mostly office use has been referred to An Bord Pleanála.

The approval for plans for Stapleton House on Oliver Plunkett Street in the city centre also saw retention given for a fourth-floor office in the building. Padlake Ltd applied last April for the change of use of the first, second and third floors from retail to office.

After submitting further information sought by planning officials in July, the application was granted conditional permission in August.