Cork apartments that would block views of a distinctive church are refused permission

Planners said the proposal would result in “a visually obtrusive development”

The development would have a negative impact on the nearby Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Plans for two large apartment blocks on the site of a former garage in the west of Cork city have once again been refused planning permission because of their potential impact on a nearby church.

An Bord Pleanála has rejected an appeal by developer, Dennehy’s Cross Construction, against the decision of Cork City Council to reject the company’s application to build 45 apartments on the Model Farm Road site.