Company to challenge planning refusal for homes in Waterford Gaeltacht despite local objections

The council claimed the scale of the proposed development is in excess of what is required to meet the needs of the indigenous Irish-speaking population in the area

Shinebright has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Waterford City and County Council to reject its plans for a development of 46 houses outside An Rinn.

A property development company is challenging a decision to refuse it planning permission for a large housing development in the Waterford Gaeltacht, despite objections by local residents who claim it will undermine official attempts to preserve the linguistic and cultural heritage of the area.

Shinebright has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Waterford City and County Council to reject its plans for a development of 46 houses outside An Rinn (Ring).