Developer takes judicial review over planning refusal for apartments in Cork

A judicial review is a legal case which questions the appropriateness of a decision or action delivered by a Government department or statutory body

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said the terms of reference 'are nearing finalisation' and 'in a matter of days we will publish them'. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A property developer refused permission to build 191 apartments in Cork city has taken High Court action against An Bord Pleanála (ABP).

Eichsfeld Limited lodged judicial review papers with the court on Wednesday. While Eichsfeld declined to comment on the nature of the action, it is believed to relate to ABP’s decision in March to refuse permission for the aforementioned strategic housing development at Pope’s Hill in Blackpool.