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Full coverage: Planning

John Collison’s close shave with the local authority over Abbeyleix airstrip

In late 2022, Laois County Council opened an enforcement case over a grass runway used by the aviation enthusiast at his estate and an unauthorised parking area beside it. The file was recently closed off.

Niall Sargent
18th Oct, 2024 - 5 min read

Retention bid lodged for controversial Kippure Lodge accomodation built without planning permission

Seefin Events has already asked An Bord Pleanála to rule if planning is needed for buildings at the holiday village currently used for asylum housing which Wicklow County Council has ordered to be demolished.

Niall Sargent
27th Sep, 2024 - 3 min read

The real capital of (derelict) Ireland: Cork, ground zero of the dereliction crisis

The city has some of the highest levels of urban dereliction in the country. Growing pressure from local activists is paying off and the council is ramping up action. Who is letting valuable buildings fall to ruin and what is being done about it?

Niall Sargent
26th Sep, 2024 - 17 min read

A tale of two plans: Labour plots reform to curb nimby power and ramp up UK housebuilding

As the British government re-introduces housebuilding targets and amps up affordability, should Ireland take note of its approach to objectors?

Michael Cogley
24th Sep, 2024 - 9 min read

A “detrimental impact”: Merrion Hotel wants Eamon Waters’ Baggot Street hotel plans blocked

The owners of the luxury hotel want the council to outright refuse planning permission for the development, the latest snag to hit the tycoon’s plans to build out a range of hotel offerings in the capital.

Niall Sargent
13th Sep, 2024 - 4 min read

Planning board to weigh in on status of controversial homes built at Kippure Lodge without council permission

In May, Wicklow County Council ordered the demolition of unauthorised accommodation built at the holiday village which is currently housing international protection applicants.

Niall Sargent
8th Aug, 2024 - 3 min read

Glenveagh raises concern at new planning submissions by two objectors in alleged “shakedown” case

The developer is seeking damages for costs due to delays caused by multiple planning objections from two Co Meath individuals against 16 housing projects, some as far as 200 kilometres from where they live.

Niall Sargent
6th Aug, 2024 - 3 min read

Twist in the wind: How county-level plans thwart the national push for green energy

For Ireland to meet 2030 renewable energy goals, the country needs more wind farms. But growing roadblocks in county plans are delaying projects and discouraging developers.

Alice Chambers
25th Jul, 2024 - 7 min read

Writs and roundabouts: Intel faces legal fight over road design changes

Killross Properties Ltd has brought High Court proceedings against the tech giant over concerns with plans to replace a roundabout in front of its Leixlip campus used by the developer to access its nearby land.

Niall Sargent
23rd Jul, 2024 - 2 min read

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
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