Dublin redevelopment plan deferred again

Plans for a massive €1.25bn redevelopment in Dublin’s O’Connell Street were delayed again today after planners postponed a decision on whether it can go ahead.

An Bord Pleanála has not yet concluded its findings on an appeal over the proposals at the former Carlton cinema.

The 5.5-acre site stretches from the north of the capital’s premier thoroughfare to Moore Street and Henry Street.

A Section 126 notice was issued by An Bord Pleanala which cites a backlog of appeals at board level for the delay.

The decision has been put back until June 30, but this could be deferred again because of the number of other appeal decisions still pending.

Developer Chartered Land is planning to include a four-storey “park in the sky”, a branch of British department store John Lewis, almost 100 shops, 64 apartments, and offices in the development.