Planners have given the green light for the €50 million regeneration of the landmark former Capitol cinema site in the heart of Cork City.
The John Cleary Developments’ (JCD) plan for the 0.63-acre site, which has lain derelict for almost a decade, is set to breathe new life into the city centre.
JCD’s plans also include the refurbishment of the Oyster Tavern; the development of a food innovation hub in the former Central Shoe Stores site in partnership with the neighbouring English Market; and the creation of a new street leading in to the market.
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney welcomed the planning decision, describing it as one of the most significant for Cork city centre for decades.
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