'Substitute consent' planning scheme is inconsistent with EU law, Supreme Court rules

In a decision with major implications, the Supreme Court has declared the 'substitute consent' procedure in Irish planning law is inconsistent with the European Impact Assessment Directive.
'Substitute consent' planning scheme is inconsistent with EU law, Supreme Court rules
Wed, 01 Jul, 2020 - 17:45
Ann O’Loughlin

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In a decision with major implications, the Supreme Court has declared the 'substitute consent' procedure in Irish planning law is inconsistent with the European Impact Assessment Directive.

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