A rally took place outside the former Burlington factory in Clonlara this morning by staff and management at Zinc Properties who claim that 70 jobs are under threat because of the council's "over-zealous planning restrictions", the Limerick Leader reports this evening.Zinc Properties had applied to have the 28 acre site at the former Burlington factory rezoned for heavy industrial use and 24-hour access. A residents association opposed parts of the rezoning application, and the amendment to the South East Clare local area plan was rejected by the council last February.
The company continues to operate at the site while preparing a master plan in consultation with Clare County Council, before the local authority makes its final decision on the matter.
