The local authority in Fingal was pursuing the major developer over a site in Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15 earmarked for 548 homes.
Last year, the developer Greg Kavanagh claimed a neighbour to the proposed housing project in Ashford, Co Wicklow had tried to extort millions off him. The woman in question has struck back, alleging bullying and intimidation by the developers.
Plans to redevelop Textile House beside Stephen's Green Shopping Centre have stirred up local opposition and already been delayed twice by Dublin City Council concerns over the size and scale of the new plans.
John Malone's Castlemartin Stud and a Comer brothers property vehicle were among eight successful appellants in cases before the planning board. Here's how they won.
Wicklow County Council is preparing a list of sites to fall under its residential-zoned land tax net. But the expiry of local development plans in several towns is holding things up.
A planned €75 million expansion of the Denis O'Brien-owned private medical facility stalled for almost two years after local opposition. Things look set to change with a new ruling from An Bord Pleanála.
A property vehicle linked to Bain Capital challenged Dublin City Council's decision to add the Clonskeagh site to its vacant site levy last year. The annual levy on the €10 million site would bring in €700,000 for the local authority.
The property developer claims a neighbour to the proposed housing project in Ashford, Co Wicklow has “no material or genuine planning concerns” but has threatened to frustrate the development if her demands for money are not met.
The promoters of a 24-storey building on the site of the former City Arts Centre argue that it will enhance the skyline, contribute to higher density near public transport and interact with existing heritage, citing the example of Sydney's Custom House area.
Galway developer Alber has planning permission for over 100 homes on a Comer site, but has yet to pay for it. The property is at the centre of parallel legal and rezoning clashes.
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