Charlie Chawke's €186m apartments project rejected after widespread opposition

In an interview after the plans were lodged, Charlie Chawke stated: "I really believe in this development and it would be a lovely legacy to leave to Goatstown and that is what I would like to do." File picture

An Bord Pleanála has turned down planning permission for Charlie Chawke’s plan to construct a €186m apartment scheme on the site of the publican's Goat bar and grill in south Dublin.

The appeals board has refused planning to Mr Chawke's Charjon Investments Ltd’s 299-unit proposal — reaching to eight storeys in height — after widespread opposition to the plan in the local area.