Planning granted for demolition works to former IFI site in Cork Harbour

Separate planning application for a new fertiliser plant is currently being assessed

The former IFI plant and lands at Marino Point. Picture: Denis Scannell

Planning permission has been granted to clear derelict buildings on the former IFI fertiliser site in Cork Harbour.

The 37-hectare site at Marino Point was acquired by the Port of Cork and development company Lanber Holdings in 2017 to facilitate its redevelopment.