Two key Cork projects delayed by An Bord Pleanála backlog

A "backlog of cases" at the beleaguered planning authority means the Penneys project has been delayed until January 3.

Fashion giant Penneys intends to redevelop its flagship premises in Cork City to encompass most of the city block.

Two major developments in Cork City have been delayed by a number of months due to a backlog of cases with An Bord Pleanála.

Key redevelopment projects for the Penneys store on the city’s St Patrick’s Street and the historic Queen’s Old Castle premises await final planning decisions before construction work can commence, but decisions have been delayed in both cases.