Almost 480 planning applications yet to be decided after one year

An Bord Pleanála is experiencing a staffing crisis after a year of controversy that saw the loss of its chairperson and deputy chairperson. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Embattled planning authority An Bord Pleanála has 479 planning applications that have been waiting more than a year to be decided upon.

The planning authority is experiencing a staffing crisis after a year of controversy that saw the loss of its chairperson and deputy chairperson.