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.
Public trust has been eroded in An Bord Pleanála due to unimplemented institutional reforms, controversial government housing policies and relentless legal challenges. Now, as a senior official temporarily steps aside, it faces a potential crisis.
Why did An Bord Pleanála go against its own inspectors' reports and grant permission for a large scale development in historic Blarney, a designated tourist zone? It is a question that the owners of Blarney Castle are determined to find out.
One in eight An Bord Pleanála decisions on strategic housing have been challenged - and the vast majority have been successful. In a major report, we ask: why and where the system is failing?
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