Plans for the redevelopment of the Queens Old Castle site in Cork city are on hold, following an appeal by An Taisce to the granting of planning permission by Cork City Council

The Irish Examiner reports that the Heritage body has lodged an appeal to An Bord Pleanala in relation to the seven story mixed use development, which would include a mix of offices and retail.

In its submission, An Taisce said the building required significant revision to its design, and said a reduction in height was needed to help it integrate better into what it called its historic city centre location.

A decision by an Bord Pleanala is expected by May.