An Bord Pleanála publishes record on green energy decisions following judge’s criticism
Justice Richard Humphreys said planning authority appeared ‘almost petrified’ to approve renewable energy proposals that contravene local development plans
Justice Richard Humphreys said planning authority appeared ‘almost petrified’ to approve renewable energy proposals that contravene local development plans
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Alannah Smyth, daughter of solicitor Noel Smyth, wants to build 373sq m home overlooking Killiney Bay
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An Bord Pleanála’s decision was designed to protect habitat of whooper swan
If compact living is really the goal of national policy, then Ireland really needs to get a lot better at this. Our planning system rarely acts in the interests of renters
An Bord Pleanála raised concerns around architecture impact, flooding, and living conditions for future occupiers
Some work on the homes at Oscar Traynor Woods in Coolock may have to be paused for investigation
Addition sought to combat ‘serious anti-social behaviour’
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Developer Bartra first lodged plans for the contentious 104-bedroom home in April 2021
The Dublin glass-and-steel house is Ireland’s only private late-20th century home rated as of national importance. Tallon’s vision is threatened by a new home
Appellant enclosed incorrect procedural letter
Angela Heavey’s north Dublin site is the subject of a CPO, with the council hoping to enhance views of Swords Castle
Range of Dart+ plans set to revolutionise commuting in greater Dublin area
Planning decision will have implications for other homeless facilities across the country
Green line extension to north Dublin suburb due to be running by 2031
Two cases have come to light where planning authority advised HSE consultation about wind farms but the health service says it received no notification
An Bord Pleanála refused planning permission for Drimnagh apartment project
Dublin Airport passenger cap case will be of great interest to data centre operators and wind farm investors
Proposed Dublin Airport limits could stymie economy and hinder operations, freight body warns
Airline expects to lose €84m revenue next year and up to €130m in 2026 due to Irish Aviation Authority imposition of cap on traveller numbers
Commuters on the proposed route, many sitting in daily traffic with few other options, will hope that a decision is forthcoming shortly
Planning consultants frustrated at rejection of original proposal despite no recommendation for refusal from and council department
Lidl owns sites at the proposed Northwood metro station, just south of the M50 in north Dublin
Payments ‘considerably in excess’ of the maximum compensation of €75,000 would be required, according to new submissions made to An Bord Pleanála
Only one wind farm secured planning approval in recent months from An Bord Pleanála
Early sanction for the new line could see services in 2031 five years ahead of schedule
Cairn Homes purchased the lands in 2017 and planned to commence construction in 2020
Move to redevelop area around former AIB branch the latest hotel plans proposed for the street
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Organisation’s report says increased funding and staff numbers last year helped it deal with substantially more cases overall
Legislation to reform An Bord Pleanála passes in Dáil as Taoiseach discusses Gaza with Joe Biden
Hollywood A-lister Mark Ruffalo has criticised the Government’s planning legislation allowing for use of ‘strategic’ liquefied natural gas reserves
Judge proposes to ask An Bord Pleanála to reconsider planning application ‘in accordance with law’
Multinational proposes €650 million liquefied natural gas plant for north Kerry
Basil Geoghegan says airport operator, facing passenger cap struggle, has same standing in planning system as a person extending their house
An Bord Pleanála was to have published its decision on September 23rd
An Bord Pleanála said construction works would result in ‘excessive interventions’ in historic landscape
Local authorities and the private sector are left hungry for talent
Group had got court permission to proceed with judicial review action against decision allowing White Hill Wind to build seven turbines on Carlow-Kilkenny border
State will ‘tip over’ to the east coast if building overly concentrated in capital city, according to Minister
Cairn Homes proposals in Blackrock and Dublin 18 refused planning permission
Planning regulator said DAA should reduce night flights by 60%
An Bord Pleanala has effectively kicked the can down the road until next year at least
An Bord Pleanala’s decision contains ‘significant contradictions’, according to DAA
An Bord Pleanála grants Hammerson permission for contentious €500 million scheme
Move follows barrister’s unpublished report which took more than 1½ years to finish on ‘matters of concern’ in planning board
Five installations proposed for the Irish Sea and one off Co Galway coast involve €10bn investment
Developers are seeking planning permission for large-turbine wind farms as people from Louth to Wexford say they are worried about more than visual intrusion
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Development required to meet operational needs, appeals board told
Ireland’s sclerotic planning system acts as a major brake, but things could be about to improve
An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for 8,047 burial plots at the site in Saggart, west Dublin
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