Planning green light for Queen’s Old Castle revamp

The plans include the conservation refurbishment, alteration and change of use of the existing structure, including the partial demolition of the building

Planning permission has been granted for a major renovation of the landmark Queen's Old Castle building in Cork’s city centre.

The owners of the building Clarendon Properties through City Properties (Cork) Ltd had applied for permission for works on the building at 84 to 89 Grand Parade, formerly home to an Argos and Virgin Megastore.