Site is set to be redeveloped into a 34-storey hotel and retail development

A decision is still pending on a separate planning application for 179 residential units on another part of the Bessborough lands.

Blackwater Wind Aware claims the development will have a devastating impact on the region – economically, socially and personally

Plan for the 7.5-hectare site includes almost 200 homes and a supermarket, creche, and cafe 

“What has become clear is that residents and communities have not been consulted on the St Kevin’s site planning process,” he said.

Local resident had secured order last July overturning board's permission on grounds the height contravened city development plan

The famous Marina riverside amenity in Cork has been earmarked for a multi-million regeneration to create a new promenade.

More than 20 submissions have already been made regarding the scheme

Objections have been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against a Cork County Council decision to grant planning for a telecoms mast on Coillte-owned land near Doneraile

Peter Sweetman, accustomed to anger in the face of his objections, has received bullets in the post three times. He says: “I like them because once I have them it means they can’t be used to shoot me.” 

Cork City Council refused planning permission for a large mixed-use development, including an 80-bed hotel, 70 apartments and Lidl supermarket, on the site of the former Blarney Park Hotel in the village

Homebuilders say they are trying to meet the demands of the 21st Century with a 20th-century planning system that is delaying the construction of new homes.

The fresh water was intended to bathe diseased salmon in four licensed sites operated by the company in Kilkieran Bay to rid them of sea lice and Amoebic Gill Disease.

An Bord Pleanála has rejected an appeal for a plan to demolish the building to make way for an extension to a supermarket car park

Two planning applications have been lodged for  246 apartments on the former mother and baby home site

The Department of Education has yet to make a decision on how to permanently memorialise the experiences of victims of childhood abuse, almost 12 years on from when it was first recommended by the Ryan Report

Taoiseach expresses 'deep concerns' babies may be buried on site

Roderic O’Gorman has also confirmed his intention to make a submission to An Bord Pleanála on the contentious planning application for apartments on privately-owned land

The appeals board gave the scheme the go-ahead after ordering the omission of two of the seven apartments blocks.

An Bord Pleanala approved the revised scheme, a larger version of which had previously been rejected by Cork City Council.