A multi-million euro commercial and resident development in Cork has been given the green light, despite strong opposition from the local authority.

Cork Council raised concerns about the traffic implications of the €85m Carrigtwhohill development getting the go-ahead.

The council initially refused permission for the scheme, but the planning appeals body later overturned the decision.

An Bord Pleanala provided approval subject to strict conditions, which are expected to address the council’s concerns.

The council said the development, just outside Cork city, would be premature until the road network in the area was improved.

The 3.32 hectare site at Castlelake is on the Cork city side of Carrigtwohill and is 16kms east of the city.

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Meanwhile, Cork City Council has launched its Better Building Awards.

The awards are dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of the built environment to the life and image of Cork city; the economy of the city and the quality of life of its citizens.

This year, as an action of the Cork City Heritage Plan, the Better Building Awards includes a Heritage/Conservation Category.

This category will focus on those aspects of the built environment that contribute to the Built Heritage of Cork city.

The Heritage/ Conservation Award aims to set standards for protecting, enhancing and creating better Built Heritage in Cork city. The Built Heritage Award covers the 3 broad areas of:

• Restoration of historic buildings and structures of historic importance
• Adaptation of historic buildings and structures of heritage value for contemporary uses
• Integrating newly designed structures into existing streetscapes and landscapes

Entrants will be accepted by application from building owners, architects and developers and by nomination from members of the Cork City Heritage Forum.

(PR/KMcA)