WESTON Aerodrome’s appeal against An Bord Pleanála’s rejection of its application to turn former farmyard buildings on its lands into aircraft hangars was been dismissed.

The way has finally been cleared to demolish Apollo House in Dublin.

A company has failed in a High Court challenge to a Bord Pleanála refusal to approve composting activities by it on a farm in Co. Kildare.

A couple has launched a High Court challenge over a decision to grant planning permission for a windfarm development close to their Cork home.

Campaigners opposed to the Office of Public Work’s €140m flood defence plan for Cork have insisted that a tidal barrier can be built for €135m.

Tesco Ireland has temporarily put the brakes on German discounter Aldi’s Irish expansion plans.

A ruling to grant an expansion to Liffey Valley shopping centre in Dublin has been overturned.

A number of local residents have secured High Court orders on consent quashing An Bord Pleanála’s approval of permission for a windfarm in Co Wexford, writes Ann O’Loughlin.

An Bord Pleanála failed to take into account the rights of affected landowners or the potential impact of Brexit in approving the development of the North-South electricity interconnector, the Commercial Court has been told.

A company which teaches skydiving has today launched a High Court action over an order by Kilkenny County Council that the firm ceases operations.

The news comes after the last of three objections to its construction was withdrawn.

Munster Rugby might be flying high in Europe, but they have suffered a rare defeat at Thomond Park — to a group of local residents.

A new plan to create a pedestrian friendly space right in the heart of Dublin has been officially launched.

More than 30 new sites in Cork City have been declared derelict as part of a concerted effort to tackle dereliction in the city.

A major protest has taken place in Cork city today to highlight opposition to a planned €120m flood relief project.

An Bord Pleanala has given the green light to the North-South electricity Interconnector.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten has today welcomed the decision to allow a power station in the midlands continue operating until 2030.

Cork city councillors have moved to seek a High Court review of a Bord Pleanála decision that overturned a unanimous council vote and changed the city development plan for a retail project.

Household waste from Cork city and county is being shipped out of Cork Port for incineration in the Netherlands and Sweden, where its used to generate electricity.

An Bord Pleanála’s caseload has fallen by more than two thirds since the peak of the construction boom, yet it is still only dealing with 80% of the cases on time.