# Planning

Last year

2022

# An Bord Pleanála

An Bord Pleanála fully recognises reputational damage caused by recent allegations, says chair

former deputy chairperson of ABP, Paul Hyde, resigned over the weekend.

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Jul 14th 2022, 6:20 AM

# Leaders' Questions

Audit into infant organ disposal should be published without delay, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach offered his “deepest sympathies” to the families impacted, stating that what happened compounded their grief.

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Jul 13th 2022, 3:12 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you ever made a complaint about homes planned in your area?

A planning and development bill is due to be voted on in the Dáil today.

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Jul 13th 2022, 9:58 AM

# factory farm

The Explainer x Noteworthy: Is Ireland a dumping ground for poultry manure?

Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent and journalist Ella McSweeney tell Susan Daly about concerns over the cross-border poultry manure trade.

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Jul 9th 2022, 9:30 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Deaths of at least 80 cows in last decade linked to spreading of poultry manure

A report by

Niall Sargent

Cross-border investigation reveals concerns over regulation of the trade in poultry litter, an increasingly important natural fertiliser used on crops and vegetables.

16 farms inspected in last decade over concerns with poor spreading of poultry litter, Noteworthy reveals

In the most impactful case, 19 dairy cows died across two farms from botulism linked to litter spreading

Difficult for authorities to identify farms of origin of the litter for inspection or further action

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Jul 8th 2022, 12:05 AM

# factory farm

'Canary in the coal mine': Protected nature areas under pressure from poultry farming

Cross-border investigation reveals serious environmental and air quality concerns from ammonia produced by the rapidly expanding poultry industry on the island of Ireland.

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Jul 7th 2022, 6:30 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Potential fraud' in poultry farm planning applications investigated in the North

A report by

Niall Sargent

Noteworthy cross-border project reveals serious concerns over the authenticity of documents claimed to be from an Irish State body.

Falsified or altered Teagasc letters used in 23 poultry farm planning cases in the North, Noteworthy reveals

Both national and local authorities in the North are currently investigating the issue

Several cases of dumping of poultry litter discovered in Northern Ireland since 2015

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Jul 6th 2022, 12:05 AM

# factory farm

Suspected false documents and illegal dumping: the murky world of poultry manure

Noteworthy reveals serious concerns over authenticity of files used in some poultry farm planning cases in the North and where the manure is going.

14.1k

Jul 6th 2022, 12:01 AM

# Last Orders

Beer garden off O'Connell Street used by three pubs faces closure due to hotel development

The beer garden, shared by Fibber Magee’s, The Living Room and Murray’s, has been described as a ‘unique cultural centre’.

85.4k

Jun 20th 2022, 11:35 AM

# 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

# Planning

101-unit build-to-rent apartment scheme approved in Stillorgan despite council concerns

The local council said it has serious concerns relating to the development’s scale, massing and height.

28.8k

Jun 7th 2022, 8:26 PM

# Planning

ABP controversy has potential to erode public confidence in planning system, says professional body

The Irish Planning Institute says review must be completed ‘thoroughly and without any undue delay’.

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Jun 7th 2022, 7:52 PM

# South Dublin

Locals fear impact of 534-unit build-to-rent scheme on ancient Glendruid dolmen

A group compared the plan to the idea of building a 10-storey apartment block beside Newgrange.

24.3k

Jun 1st 2022, 6:58 PM

# Planning

Planning regulator calls for ban on new data centres by South Dublin County Council to be reversed

The Commission of Regulation of Utilities ruled out a moratorium on new data centres.

25.0k

May 22nd 2022, 2:30 PM

# Planning

Planning permission refused for Wicklow wind farm due to nearby Air Corps activity

The proposed site is just under 2.5 kilometres from Coolmoney Defence Forces camp.

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May 20th 2022, 2:20 PM

# Planning

Inquiry into An Bord Pleanála's deputy chair to review three planning decisions

Senior counsel Remy Farrell has six weeks to carry out his report.

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May 12th 2022, 12:01 PM

# An Bord Pleanála

Terms of reference being finalised for An Bord Pleanála decisions review, says Taoiseach

Paul Hyde has temporarily stepped back from his role as two separate probes into his decisions continue.

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May 11th 2022, 2:17 PM

# An Bord Pleanála

Review of certain An Bord Pleanála decisions 'needs to be done quickly' as deputy chair steps back temporarily

Paul Hyde, who has been in the role since 2019, has denied the allegations.

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May 10th 2022, 1:02 PM

# fast track housing

Developers seek 'fast track' planning for 5,035 units for Dublin over five day period

More than 9,000 residential units have been applied for under the SHD system for Dublin over a two week period in April.

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Apr 25th 2022, 8:50 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

# Ukraine

Scenario planning underway for Ireland to accommodate thousands of refugees from Ukraine

The Taoiseach said it is ‘very possible’ that Ireland could be asked to take in numbers higher than 20,000.

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Mar 2nd 2022, 6:46 PM

# court battle

Court to decide over legality of three prominent Dublin street murals

The murals by the group Subset did not have the all-clear from the city’s planning department.

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Feb 22nd 2022, 10:37 PM

# Planning

Planning watchdog clashes with Dublin City Council over plans to limit new build-to-rent schemes

The regulator said it was crucial that the delivery of all forms of housing in Dublin was accelerated and supported.

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Feb 15th 2022, 5:27 PM

# blarney rubble

Blarney Castle challenges decision to grant planning for hotel and supermarket 200 metres from castle

The case will be heard again in April.

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Feb 14th 2022, 3:59 PM

# Planning

Mary Lou McDonald lodges appeal over green light for O'Connell and Moore Street redevelopment

A decision is due on the appeals by An Bord Pleanala in June.

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Feb 10th 2022, 7:39 PM

# Planning

Qualification for Euro 2024, a third-tier LOI and improved facilities - FAI unveil strategic targets to 2025

The FAI have tonight unveiled their overall plans for the game in Ireland up to 2025.

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Feb 7th 2022, 9:32 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

# Housing

Planning permission granted for 667 apartments in south Dublin despite local opposition

Over 165 objections were lodged against the scheme for the former Jesuit lands at Milltown Park.

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Jan 5th 2022, 5:34 PM

# cobblestone

Developers scale back plans for hotel over Cobblestone pub in Dublin

The developers say the plans will ensure that the pub’s important cultural offering will be maintained.

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Jan 4th 2022, 6:05 PM

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# the cobblestone

Cobblestone planning row continues as developer lodges appeal

The famed Cobblestone Pub was to be site of a new hotel scheme.

17.8k

Dec 23rd 2021, 4:15 PM

# holy cross college

Controversial development of 1,600 rental units in Drumcondra granted approval

The development has been the focus of significant public opposition, including from Dublin City Council.

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Nov 8th 2021, 3:41 PM

# 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

# Planning

Green light for Conrad to transform into 'world class, five star hotel'

Archer Hotel Capital has secured permission for an eight storey extension.

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Oct 5th 2021, 10:11 PM

# Planning

Number of planning staff needs to be dramatically increased to meet demand, says regulator

Niall Cussen said employees are fully stretched and often have to work late to meet tight planning deadlines.

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Oct 4th 2021, 2:54 PM

# An Bord Pleanála

Planning permission approved for Howth apartments despite residents' objections

Locals were concerned that Howth is being overdeveloped.

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Sep 29th 2021, 9:30 PM

# Redevelopment

Green light for 'unique' redevelopment of €400m O'Devaney Gardens site

Half of the 1,047 units to be social and affordable units.

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Sep 14th 2021, 2:26 PM

# department of housing

Move to restrict legal cases against planning proposals provokes nearly 300 complaints

An Taisce were among more than a dozen environmental groups to object to the proposals.

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Jul 27th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Dublin 4

Dublin nuns in planning battle to protect their right to 'worship in peace and safety'

Kerry man Derek Twiss is seeking planning permission to construct two apartments at Lansdowne Terrace.

68.9k

Jun 2nd 2021, 5:55 PM

# Housing

Number of residential units sent for planning dropped by 29% in first quarter of this year

The type of residential units subject to commencement has seen a “substantial shift” towards housing over apartments.

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May 26th 2021, 6:10 AM

# bartra capital

Fate of badger family at centre of planning battle between Pat Kenny and nursing home developer

Bartra Capital plans to build a 104-bedroom nursing home in Dalkey, south Dublin.

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May 17th 2021, 6:39 PM