Several councillors also called for the board to be disbanded

The Sinn Féin leader said: “Build-to-rent developments are about maximising profits for developers through inflated rental costs which in turn pushes up the value of land."

There were concerns about the project's impact on the largest concentration of champion trees nationally in any single location

The legal challenge taken by Reid did provide an insight into the workings of the planning board and the result was not pretty

An Bord Pleanála vice chair requested planning inspector to change his report before board ruled on case 

Cabinet will hear that developers have been prevented from bulk-selling more than 15,000 proposed new homes to institutional investors following the introduction of new planning laws.

Residents living close to proposed apartment development in south Dublin have brought a High Court challenge against An Bord Pleanála claiming conflict of interest in the project by two planning board members

As wind energy accounted for a third of electricity generated last month, planners take 50-60 weeks to decide on applications for wind energy projects

Questions arise as to why Paul Hyde was nominated by the then defunct Irish Rural Dwellers Association as he had no known association with the body

Several issues have come to the fore in recent years that give rise to serious concern about the planning board, not least potential conflicts of interest and questions about its independence, writes Mick Clifford

Former members of the Irish Rural Dwellers Association say they have no knowledge of any process for Hyde to be put forward for role with planning board

Reports An Bord Pleanála may soon decide on re-examination of Ireland’s first supervised injection centre

It is believed that such concerns have never been raised before in the history of the planning board

The development also provides for a creche, seven neighbourhood play areas and a multi-use games area

The Department of Education's controversial objections are grounded in good sense: Building estates with inadequate amenities is not a good response to the shortage of homes

Paul Hyde’s rate of overturning his own inspectors was roughly eight times the average of other members of the planning board

The Irish public “does not have the confidence they should have in the planning process”, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

The decision to widen the scope of senior counsel Remy Farrell's investigation would be a matter for Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien

Paul Hyde is currently under investigation by a senior counsel over issues in relation to a site in Blackpool, Cork

High Court judicial review challenge centres around refusal of planning permission in March for a fast-track apartment scheme in Blackpool, Cork City, on a site near property owned by a company in which deputy chair of An Bord Pleanála Paul Hyde had a 25% share

Case concerns allegation that board's deputy chairperson did not declare conflict of interest over planning decision for 191 apartments in Cork city

Planning board said the new plant, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure would not seriously injure the amenity of the area

Remy Farrell’s investigation will decide whether or not Paul Hyde had correctly disclosed all his relevant interests in the planning decisions

Move follows decision by planning board's deputy chair Paul Hyde to step back from his role amid allegations of conflict of interest

Paul Hyde has been accused of having a conflict of interest in some planning applications

A judicial review is a legal case which questions the appropriateness of a decision or action delivered by a Government department or statutory body

The need for a credible planning system is greater than it ever was and the public deserves nothing less

Opposition and government housing spokespersons call for probe as planning board confirms it is auditing its previous decisions

High Court grants leave to Cork group to challenge An Bord Pleanála's granting of planning permission for the turbines

The matter centres on a decision to deny planning permission for a development of 191 apartments in Blackpool in Cork city

Controversy lingers over a potential conflict of interest in a Cork site by An Bord Pleanála deputy chairman Paul Hyde

Last October, Mr Justice Barniville had quashed the 2018 planning permission to Indaver for the multi-million euro incinerator

An Bord Pleanála said the proposed development would generate increased traffic, give rise to traffic congestion, and would endanger public safety

Land Development Agency chief said he had 'no issues' regarding declarations of interest after it emerged a member of planning board had failed to declare part-ownership of a property in Cork City

Dossier alleges irregularities regarding An Bord Pleanála decision to refuse planning for development on Distillery Quarter in Blackpool

The site owned by Paul Hyde is located beside the refused Hewitts Mills development in Blackpool 

An Bord Pleanála rejected appeal by Co Meath resident against  plans to transform a vacant unit at the Ennis Enterprise Centre into a crematorium for family pets

Company said it consulted with former residents of the mother and baby home in advance of submitting the latest applications as it recognised the sensitivities associated with its legacy

A Strategic Housing Development application has been lodged with  An Bord Pleanála for 242 houses and 94 duplex units in the townland of Coolcarron

The 114-acre site at Belvelly in Cobh is earmarked it for a multi-million euro redevelopment, primarily to handle bulk cargoes of animal feed and fertilisers

Proposed complex would be near a 1,000-apartment development which is to be built at the Live at the Marquee site

It is estimated 70,000 tonnes of material will be extracted each year from the quarry, which could rise to 150,000 tonnes annually subject to market demand

Local residents have lodged appeals with An Bord Pleanála against the recent council decision to grant planning permission for the construction of an agricultural fertiliser facility and development of the existing jetty at Marino Point

An Bord Pleanála cited concerns about the impact of renovations on the historic character and architectural quality of the former Hewitts Mills structure in Blackpool