Permission extended for housing scheme in Bishopstown

An extension of planning permission for a scheme of more than 250 houses and apartments in Bishopstown has been cleared by Cork County Council.

The local authority received an application to extend the duration of the approval previously given to Castlelands Construction for the 20-acre site at Garranedarragh, south of the South Ring Road between Wilton and the Bandon Road.

In October, Jim Luby and Tom Rogers — as joint receivers for certain assets of John and Elaine Barry, lodged the proposal.