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Cork Council Rezones 260 Hectares for Housing | Cork News
Cork City Council just greenlit rezoning for 260 hectares of land—enough to build tens of thousands of homes—despite fierce local opposition, especially in Moneygourney, where residents walked out in protest. While most proposals, including the massive Ballyvolane zone, passed with little debate, Kerry Pike’s 3.5 hectares were rejected due to infrastructure strain. Over 480 public submissions voiced concerns about water, transport, and community impact, yet councillors voted overwhelmingly in favor of development in areas like Sallybrook. Now, though the land is officially zoned for housing…
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