Group allowed challenge approval of Kildare housing development

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys granted leave to Clane Community Council for a judicial review aimed at overturning the strategic housing permission granted by An Bord Pleanála on April 13 last.

A community group has secured High Court permission to challenge a planning approval for a development of 333 residential units on a greenfield site on the outskirts of Clane, Co Kildare.

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys granted leave today to Clane Community Council for a judicial review aimed at overturning the strategic housing permission granted by An Bord Pleanála on April 13 last.