Homebuilders say they are trying to meet the demands of the 21st Century with a 20th-century planning system that is delaying the construction of new homes.

Cork City Council refused planning permission for a large mixed-use development, including an 80-bed hotel, 70 apartments and Lidl supermarket, on the site of the former Blarney Park Hotel in the village

Peter Sweetman, accustomed to anger in the face of his objections, has received bullets in the post three times. He says: “I like them because once I have them it means they can’t be used to shoot me.” 

Objections have been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against a Cork County Council decision to grant planning for a telecoms mast on Coillte-owned land near Doneraile

More than 20 submissions have already been made regarding the scheme

The famous Marina riverside amenity in Cork has been earmarked for a multi-million regeneration to create a new promenade.

Local resident had secured order last July overturning board's permission on grounds the height contravened city development plan

“What has become clear is that residents and communities have not been consulted on the St Kevin’s site planning process,” he said.

Plan for the 7.5-hectare site includes almost 200 homes and a supermarket, creche, and cafe 

Blackwater Wind Aware claims the development will have a devastating impact on the region – economically, socially and personally

A decision is still pending on a separate planning application for 179 residential units on another part of the Bessborough lands.

Site is set to be redeveloped into a 34-storey hotel and retail development

Local residents' association has said staging of concerts would have a negative impact on the area in terms of traffic congestion, noise and anti-social behaviour

Representatives of the hotel sector have welcomed the decision, which would have converted nearly 40% of the student beds at the Lee Point complex on South Main St into tourist accommodation

Former professional cyclist, Seán Kelly has emerged victorious in a planning row with his local council about changes made at his family home in Co. Waterford which will facilitate the proposed sale of the property.

A working group is being set up by Cork City Council to consider issues which have arisen for the local authority following the publication of the mother and baby homes report.

Business, sport and community organisations say the bypass is not justified

The judge said that the fact that An Bord Pleanála had not made an exception for the woman did not make its decision unlawful.

When the Munster Technological University (MTU) was formally established the Cork region could, if it were boastful, brag that it was home to a second university.  This is a concentration of opportunity and expertise unimaginable half a lifetime ago.

The proposed €4m five-storey development will also include an art house on the ground floor consisting of a cinema and performing arts space as well as a café/bar.