Proposed Ennis housing scheme challenged in High Court

Kilfenora resident wants order overturning approval given by An Bord Pleanála last April for 289-unit strategic housing development on outskirts of town

Clare County Council had recommended refusing the scheme, which is to comprise 199 three-bed houses, 78 two-bed homes and 12 one-bed maisonettes. Picture: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ie

Permission for the largest private housing scheme proposed for Ennis, Co Clare, is being challenged in the High Court.

Kilfenora resident Michael Duffy wants an order overturning the approval given by An Bord Pleanála last April for the €65m scheme.