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<p>An Bord Pleanála has approved the construction of some 216 student beds on the site in Orchard Road. </p>
Five-storey student block approved for wealthy Cork neighbourhood
The 30-apartment student development will have 216 bed spaces and be built on Orchard Road in Cork city

Thu, 22 Oct, 2020

<p>Panda Power plans to develop a solar farm on a 8.5 hectare site near Slane, Co Meath.</p>
Panda Power suffers setback to solar energy farm plans 
An Bord Pleanála rejected the company’s appeal against the council’s ruling

Thu, 22 Oct, 2020

<p>Staff clean up in Zizenia Barbers during Tuesday's flooding. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision</p>
Save Cork City campaigners 'open to talks' as Taoiseach calls for legal challenge to be dropped
Save Cork City said they would "gladly" meet Micheál Martin.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2020

<p>Mrs Kenny’s challenge is aimed at quashing a permission granted by An Bord Pleanala to Trinity College (pictured) for demolition of existing structures within the curtilage of Greenane House, a protected structure, and the construction of four apartments and 358 student accommodation bed spaces and associated site works at Cunningham House, Trinity Hall. File image</p>
Woman challenges permission for Trinity College development to house 358 students
Her husband was involved in a 20-year litigation with Trinity over the development of student accommodation at Trinity Hall.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2020

<p>The permission, which was granted by An Bord Pleanala last August, is challenged on various grounds including road safety, and that it will disturb protected species of bats and herons that nest in the area. File image</p>
Firm challenges 'flawed' permission for 300-unit housing development
The developers intend to build eight blocks of apartments, ranging from five to nine storeys, and 22 houses near Monkstown village.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2020

<p>Norrie Eams dealing with the flooding at O’Brien.’s sandwich bar on Winthrop Street, Cork. Picture Dan Linehan</p>
OPW Minister Patrick O’Donovan: 'The next week is crucial for Cork's future'
Save Cork City has the discretion, but also the responsibility, to withdraw its application for a judicial review of a crucial project for Cork, says Patrick O’Donovan

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

<p>An artists impression of the North Main Street site, where BMOR has been granted permission to build 49 student apartments.</p>
Planning granted for 49 student apartments on Cork's North Main Street
The development will house almost 280 students and will be built on the former Munster Furniture site.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

<p> Breanndán O'Beaglaíoch, who has finally secured planning permission for a house in Baile na bPoc. </p>
Kerry musician secures permission for new home after 15-year planning battle
Musician Breanndán O’Beaglaíoch has secured permission for 'the tiniest of houses' in his native townland of Baile na bPoc after an epic battle with planning authorities

Fri, 30 Oct, 2020

<p>An application for a seven-turbine wind farm was turned down because of the excessive height of the turbines, visual impact on scenic routes, and the proximity to the 'key tourist attraction' of Gougane Barra. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>
Tourism versus turbines: Questions facing rural Ireland left blowing in the wind
Government policy is to utilise wind as a major element of renewable energy, yet the State takes a hands-off approach to developments, leaving wind-farm developers and rural residents in a vacuum, writes Michael Clifford

Mon, 16 Nov, 2020

<p>Minister of state, Patrick O’Donovan (centre) on Marlboro St in Cork in September with Eoin O'Sullivan, Cork Business Association; John Sydenham, OPW; Ann Doherty, CEO, Cork City Council, and the Lord Mayor, Joe Kavanagh. Less than a month later, the streets in this part of Cork City were yet again deluged by flood waters. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>
Minister urges Save Cork City to withdraw flood defence scheme objections
However, the campaigners are pleading with councillors to abandon the OPW plans

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

<p> Eldred Terrace, Douglas Road, Cork. </p>
House of the Week: No 4 Eldred Terrace an affordable period home on Cork's Douglas Road, at €315k
One of a terrace of seven three-storey homes built in the late 1800s, it's in original condition, ripe for sensitive upgrades, and is priced at just €315,000

Fri, 04 Dec, 2020

<p>An Bord Pleanála had granted permission last April for the demolition of existing structures on lands at Howth Road and for construction of 512 apartments, two shops, a café and a restaurant. File image</p>
Dublin resident loses bid to overturn permission for 512 apartments
The proposed development is on land at the former Techrete manufacturing facility, former Beshoff’s car showroom and former Howth garden centre, Claremont, on Howth Road.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2020

<p>The developers, Patrick and Gillian O’Donovan, said the development had been designed to have regard for the scenic location of the 3.4 hectare site and the surrounding landscape. Picture Dan Linehan</p>
West Cork row over plans to develop houses on site of former hotel
Planning row erupts between developer and heritage group over plans to demolish hotel derelict for 30 years

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

<p>Paula Byrne, the CEO of Merchants Quay Ireland, said the coronavirus pandemic had exacerbated what was already a trend of people with mental health issues interacting with services. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>
Covid-19: 'Life’s hard enough sleeping on the streets without this happening'
Sharp rise in mental health problems among homeless and urgent need for women-specific services, says Merchants Quay Ireland

Thu, 05 Nov, 2020

<p>Heavy flooding on Oliver Plunkett St in Cork City. 'The severity of this flooding and the potential for it to reoccur is something that is entirely avoidable, making the events of this October all the more frustrating,' said a statement from local business groups. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision</p>
Business groups appeal for Save Cork City to withdraw their judicial review
Several groups representing businesses in Cork have said that flooding incidents are 'entirely avoidable', and want to see a review of a flood defence scheme dropped.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

<p> The flooding in Cork city last month. Picture Dan Linehan</p>
Business groups appeal for withdrawal of legal challenge to Cork flood scheme
'We ask SCC to consider whether this judicial review is proportionate to their stated goal of protecting heritage and whether it is appropriate to delay a project that has received such widespread support and approval.'

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

<p>A group of local residents, including FF councillor Audrey Buckley, have been protesting against the development. Picture: Cork 103fm/ Twitter</p>
Crosshaven locals protest plans to redirect woodland walkway
Almost 1,000 people have now signed a petition to save a walkway through a woodland in Crosshaven.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2020

<p>A sheep grazes at a solar farm in Sonnewalde, Germany. Counterintuitively, solar panels are less efficient in higher temperatures, meaning Ireland’s temperate climate could be optimal for the clean energy. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty</p>
Special Report: Endless possibilities of solar power investment
Solar farms will be a mainstay in Ireland as we move from fossil fuels to more renewable sources in the years ahead. Pádraig Hoare examines the technology’s advantages and disadvantages

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020

<p>Formal orders overturning An Bord Pleanála's extension of planning permission for the Shannon LNG controversial gas terminal have been made by the High Court. Picture: Stock image</p>
High Court overturns plans for gas terminal in north Kerry
Planning permission should not have been extended without environmental assessment because special protection areas in the Shannon estuary where the terminal was to be built were extended since permission was first granted in 2008

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020

<p>Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan</p>
Go-ahead given for spectacular Kerry greenway
The planning permission is subject to 11 conditions

Thu, 12 Nov, 2020

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