Empire facing uncertain future as high-rise plan comes tumbling down

THE future of Seán Dunne’s business empire remains uncertain after An Bord Pleanála (ABP) yesterday refused planning permission for the property developer’s high-rise development at the former Jury’s Berkeley Court site in Ballsbridge.

Empire   facing uncertain future as high-rise plan comes tumbling down

The businessman is likely to face financial difficulties as the decision effectively puts an end to his ambitious €1.5 billion project for the area.

However, Mr Dunne’s company, Mountbrook Homes, last night indicated that it would submit a revised plan which would comply with the existing zoning for the site that states any development should be “primarily residential”.

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