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Cork Approves 260 Hectares for Housing | Cork News
Cork City Council just greenlit rezoning for 260 hectares of land to build new homes, responding to national housing demands — but not without controversy. Most proposals, mostly from developers, passed after 15 votes, with some areas like Ballyvolane approved with little debate. Yet residents in Moneygourney and Sallybrook protested fiercely, with dozens walking out or lodging over 100 objections — only to see their areas still approved. The lone rejection? A 3.5-hectare patch in Kerry Pike, voted down by a clear majority after 140+ objections, citing infrastructure concerns. Remember: this…
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