Appeals board turns down plans for 452 build-to-rent apartments in south Dublin

Former Fine Gael TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor added her voice behind the bid to stop the development from proceeding.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020 - 17:14

Gordon Deegan

An Bord Pleanala has refused planning permission for 452 'build-to-rent' apartments in eight apartment blocks at Cornelscourt village in south Dublin.

They refused planning permission to Cornel Living Ltd for the eight apartment blocks including one reaching 12 storeys in height at Cornelscourt Village, Old Bray Rd, Dublin 18 after Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and locals opposed the plan.