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Full coverage: An Bord Pleanala

Glenveagh Homes overturns council demand for €1.3m vacant site levy

The local authority in Fingal was pursuing the major developer over a site in Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15 earmarked for 548 homes.

Niall Sargent
14th Jun, 2024 - 2 min read

Claims of extortion, bullying and harassment fire up planning dispute in Co Wicklow

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.

Francesca Comyn
13th May, 2024 - 5 min read

Mexican standoff: Pablo Picante owner appeals Eamon Waters’s hotel plans

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.

Niall Sargent
18th Apr, 2024 - 2 min read

Land on billionaire’s stud farm among eight sites removed from Kildare residential land tax net

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.

Niall Sargent
24th Jan, 2024 - 3 min read

Tax plans to encourage extra housing supply hits a snag in prominent Wicklow towns

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.

Niall Sargent
7th Dec, 2023 - 3 min read

Greenlit: Major expansion plans for Beacon Hospital look to be back on track

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.

Niall Sargent
27th Nov, 2023 - 2 min read

Bain, the old paper mill, and the levy: Planning board has its say on vacant status of €10m site

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.

Niall Sargent
20th Nov, 2023 - 3 min read

Developer Greg Kavanagh claims planning appeal is being used to “extort” millions

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.

Francesca Comyn
6th Nov, 2023 - 4 min read

“A dramatic new landmark”: Developer appeals planning refusal for tower on Dublin quays

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.

Tom Lyons
8th Nov, 2022 - 2 min read

A Galway planning dispute is heating up – and the Comers are on the hook for €11.4m

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.

Thomas Hubert
20th Jun, 2022 - 4 min read
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