Planning crisis eases as Flatley withdraws appeal

A BREAKTHROUGH in the Castlehyde House planning wrangle between dancer Michael Flatley and Cork County Council is on the horizon.

The Lord of the Dance star yesterday withdrew an appeal to An Bórd Pleanála against the local authority’s decision to refuse permission for the retention of some of his lavish refurbishments at the mansion.

There were strong fears the €30 million project at the stately 19th century property in Fermoy would be jeopardised by the planning controversy.