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# Planning Permission

Over 28,700 units of large developments are awaiting An Bord Pleanála permission

That’s according to a report from consultants Mitchell McDermott.

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# mother-and-baby homes

Planning application denied for apartments on former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home site

Cork City Council admitted in June that it was unable to find the burial place of twin babies who apparently died in Bessborough.

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# Damien English

Property questions take out another minister but this resignation is different to the Troy saga

English’s resignation is solely due to a 2008 planning application.

Fine Gael TD Damien English resigned his position as Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment today.

The Meath West TD resigned solely due to a 2008 planning application in which he failed to declare he owned a house.

Public scrutiny of politicians’ ownership of housing has ramped up in recent months following the controversy surrounding TD Robert Troy and his properties.

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Jan 12th 2023, 3:01 PM

# bessborough

Planning permission sought for apartment buildings on site of former Mother and Baby Home

The burial place of 859 children who died at the Co Cork home is unknown.

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Nov 16th 2022, 6:37 PM

# Judicial review

New court to deal with planning and environmental issues approved by Government

Justice Minister Helen McEntee received permission to establish the court from the Cabinet today.

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Nov 3rd 2022, 6:00 AM

# Dublin City Council

Concerns over Brent geese halt contentious 580 apartment scheme near St Anne's Park

Planning permission was refused on the sole grounds concerning the Brent Goose, which usually migrates here for the winter months.

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Oct 28th 2022, 8:01 PM

# digital signage

Company behind controversial LED billboard to lower lighting this evening following complaints

At least one advertiser has pulled its ads due to the impact on residents.

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Updated Sep 14th 2022, 3:10 PM

# e-planning

Full transition to online planning system delayed until 2023

Last year, the Department of Housing said the system would be in place by June 2022.

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Aug 21st 2022, 7:00 AM

# Courts

South Dublin Council ban on further data centres being challenged in High Court

The data centre operator claims the ban contravenes national and regional policy on data centres, was unreasonable and irrational.

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Aug 12th 2022, 2:33 PM

# Trinity College

Trinity get go-ahead for 358 new student beds despite objections from local residents

Criticism of the location of the student accommodation has arisen, with residents saying it goes against the “spirit” of the local area.

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Jul 16th 2022, 8:00 AM

# raheen

An Bord Pleanála gives green light to construction of 202 houses and 182 apartments in Limerick

The homes will be built close to Limerick city.

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Jul 5th 2022, 10:30 AM

# dart+ west

Planning application for Dart+ West to be lodged 'later this summer'

Under Dart+ West, a new station would be built at Spencer Dock alongside a new access point to Connolly Station from Preston Street.

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Jul 1st 2022, 6:30 AM

# Planning Permission

Landmark Quinn's pub building saved from Cork developer's wrecking ball

The appeals board refused planning permission, saying the building “makes a positive contribution to the streetscape character and identity of the area”.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 3:30 PM

# Investigation

Peat’s Sake: Leading company under EPA spotlight for potential unlicensed extraction

Noteworthy investigation reveals Klasmann-Deilmann Ireland is one of a dozen large-scale peat extractors currently being investigated by the environmental watchdog.

The Irish branch of peat giant Klasmann-Deilmann is being investigated by the EPA in relation to peat extraction in the Midlands, writes Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent

In June 2021, the EPA warned Klasmann it was of the view that the company was committing a serious and ongoing breach of EU environmental law

Almost a dozen other large-scale peat extractors are also under investigation by the environmental watchdog

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Jun 20th 2022, 12:05 AM

# kevin street lower

Flats dubbed 'poor quality architecture' defended by senator in submission against LED billboard

The digital display would have an ‘adverse impact’ on residents, Dublin City Council said.

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Jun 18th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Aldi

New Aldi supermarket for Finglas blocked over interference with Luas Green Line extension

The plans would have doubled the size of the existing supermarket and reduced the number of parking spaces.

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Jun 12th 2022, 2:56 PM

# peat sake

Peat pressure: Industrial peat extraction in enforcement firing line

Historic problems revealed in crackdown on extraction without planning permission and EPA licensing.

Historic problems in enforcement of large-scale peat extraction in Ireland has led to the loss of precious bog, writes Niall Sargent

Noteworthy investigates the case of Harte Peat found to be operating in breach of EU law

12 other peat extractors are now also subject to ongoing EPA enforcement action

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Apr 7th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Olympia threeatre

3Olympia may retain 'iconic' red exterior as Council rejects elements of planned changes to facade

The application sought to have the red exterior repainted grey as well as a new art deco arch built.

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Apr 6th 2022, 4:10 PM

# development plan

'To hell with the countryside': Fears in Galway about impact of proposed cap on one-off housing

A new County Development Plan is set to come into effect during the summer.

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Mar 13th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Pat Kenny

Pat Kenny calls on local council to refuse Bullock Harbour scheme over multiple concerns

The scheme seeks the demolition and clearance of the existing industrial single storey warehouses and sheds.

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Feb 10th 2022, 5:56 PM

# peat extraction

EPA ‘kicked the stool’ from under peat company seeking extraction licence, High Court hears

Harte Peat Ltd is seeking to overturn the EPA’s refusal to examine its applications for a licence it made in 2019.

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Jan 25th 2022, 6:30 PM

# beacon

Green light given for €75 million eight storey extension to Beacon Hospital

The scheme includes new A&E facilities and cancer care facilities.

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Jan 24th 2022, 5:27 PM

# peat extraction

Unlicensed peat extraction causing ‘irreversible’ environmental damage, High Court told

Environmental Protection Agency is seeking an injunction against Harte Peat Ltd to halt peat extraction in Westmeath.

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Jan 19th 2022, 7:00 PM

# the cobblestone

Proposed hotel at site of Dublin's Cobblestone pub refused planning permission

The pub itself is a protected structure, and according to the planning application, it would be retained as part of any development.

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Nov 29th 2021, 11:43 AM

# Explainer

A useful guide to Ireland's planning system and how to have your say on proposed developments

News of two developments brought the system into focus again this week.

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Oct 9th 2021, 7:00 PM

# Dublin Central

Plan to regenerate O’Connell Street and Moore Street unveiled

UK property developer Hammerson submitted planning applications today.

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Jun 1st 2021, 10:21 AM

# Cork

'Significant victory' for campaigners as planning permission for Bessborough apartments is refused

An Bord Pleanála said it is “not satisfied that the site was not previously used as, and does not contain, a children’s burial ground”.

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Updated May 26th 2021, 2:18 PM

# Cross Guns Bridge

Plan for 200 apartments in Phibsborough approved despite council opposition

Dublin City Council had recommended planning permission be refused on a number of grounds.

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May 26th 2021, 9:54 AM

# Dún Laoghaire

Council recommends refusing Charlie Chawke's €186m Goat apartment plan

Minister for Tourism and Culture and local TD Catherine Martin has told the appeals board that she has “concerns in relation to this development”.

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Apr 23rd 2021, 9:36 PM

# Cork

'It's a children's burial ground': Expert claims map of Bessborough site is correct

Survivors have criticised plans to build apartments at the site of a former mother and baby institution.

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Updated Apr 22nd 2021, 3:20 PM

# Cork

Survivors call plan to build apartments at Bessborough site 'an abhorrent act of desecration'

The developer has said it is “highly unlikely” the land in question is a burial site, but that this can’t be ruled out.

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Updated Apr 21st 2021, 6:00 PM

# a rollercoaster

Green light for €15.5m Tayto Park rollercoaster after two-year planning battle

There have been more than a few ups and downs in the saga.

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Mar 25th 2021, 11:30 AM

# Charlie Chawke

Plans progress for almost 300 apartments and hotel on site of landmark 'Goat' pub in south Dublin

Publican Charlie Chawke said the development would be a “new beginning for Goatstown”.

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Mar 4th 2021, 6:59 AM

# al fresco

Varadkar calls on councils to support plans for increased café seating ahead of 'outdoor summer'

Restaurants and cafes are calling for some leeway when it comes to applying for planning permission.

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Mar 4th 2021, 12:05 AM

# new home

Everton granted planning permission for new 52,888-capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock

Liverpool City Council has approved the Premier League club’s application.

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Feb 23rd 2021, 1:01 PM

# An Bord Pleanála

Permission granted for two new schools in Sandymount despite local opposition

An Bord Pleanála rejected appeals by half a dozen parties against the decision of Dublin City Council to grant planning permission.

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Feb 3rd 2021, 9:30 PM

# mother and baby home

Part of controversial plans for apartments at Bessborough refused planning permission

Survivors of Bessborough mother and baby home have welcomed the news.

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Feb 2nd 2021, 2:20 PM

# Housing

Council refuses planning permission for hotel on Capel Street, says there are 'too many' hotels in Dublin

It is believed to be the first time council planners have cited concerns about the growing number of hotels as a reason to refuse planning permission.

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Feb 2nd 2021, 11:40 AM

# Ballybofey

'A lack of regard for our community': Row erupts over social housing development in Donegal

Residents claim to have been misled about the consultation and appeals process, but councillors deny this is the case.

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Sep 20th 2020, 12:05 AM

# north strand

Permission granted for 48-bed apartment block in Dublin after council rejected proposal in 2017

A previous application was rejected back in 2017 following concerns from Irish Rail and local residents.

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Sep 1st 2020, 6:30 AM