Planning board to appeal overturning of permission for Ballincollig apartment development

Waltham Abbey Residents Association had challenged the board’s September 2020 approval for the development, designated strategic housing, by O’Flynn Construction Company at a site on the Old Fort Road, Ballincollig

An Bord Pleanála has secured leave to appeal a High Court decision overturning its fast-track permission for a development of 123 apartments in Ballincollig, Co Cork. File picture: Paddy Cummins/IrishPhotoDesk.ie

An Bord Pleanála has secured leave to appeal a High Court decision overturning its fast-track permission for a development of 123 apartments in Ballincollig, Co Cork.

Among the reasons for granting leave is to address a conflict between two High Court judges relating to whether the board is required, under planning regulations, to decline to deal with certain planning applications that are not accompanied by certain documents.