O’Callaghan gets go-ahead for Liffey Valley applications

DEVELOPER Owen O’Callaghan has been given a thumbs-up by South Dublin County Council for two further phases of his massive Liffey Valley development, which could see work start this year on elements of a further €1 billion investment.

The local authority has signalled its support, subject to an appeals period of several more weeks, on two associated 2009 planning applications for developers Barkhill, a 50:50 venture between O’Callaghan Properties and British-based Grosvenor.

One application is for a 100,000sq ft food mall while the other is for a 350,000sq ft extension to the existing retail complex.