Demolition of house built without planning set to continue after court ruling

Barrister says house is currently being demolished and asked the judge to continue to ensure that court’s orders continue to be enforceable

Chris and Rose Murray built the 588sq m (6,220sq ft) house at Faughan Hill, Bohermeen, Navan, in 2006 despite being refused planning permission by Meath County Council. Picture:Barry Cronin/Irish Times.

Meath County Council can continue with the demolition of a house built without planning permission, following a High Court ruling.

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys on Thursday refused an application by a lawyer for the property owners to halt further demolition pending an application to Europe.