Rose Martin suggests an inspiring day out and looks at reasons why two large schemes are attracting objectors.

Planning permission has been granted for a four-storey apartment block adjacent to Phoenix Park despite claims by the OPW that it would be “a visual blight” on this historic park.

There has been an angry reaction to Bord Pleanála’s decision to refuse planning permission for a major breakwater barrier to protect a harbour in West Cork.

One of the largest hotels in west Kerry has secured approval for a major extension to its premises, despite objections from local residents.

An independent review on the future of troubled Waterford Airport has been completed and sent to Transport Minister, Shane Ross.

A planning decision on a student accommodation project near University College Cork has been delayed as a number of details have to be clarified by the applicant.

An environmentalist’s High Court challenge against planning permission granted to build a sea wall at Donald Trump's golf club at Doonbeg in Co Clare has been put on hold pending a decision on the development from An Bord Pleanála.

A decision on controversial plans to turn Dublin's College Green into a civic plaza has been delayed yet again.

The construction of a controversial waste water treatment facility in North Dublin has been delayed.

The operator of one of Ireland’s most storied pubs, O’Donoghue’s, has become ensnared in a planning row with the next-door neighbour, French restaurant Marcel’s, on Dublin’s Merrion Row.

Ongoing planning matters lodged prior to the expansion of Cork City’s boundaries next year will remain on the books of Cork County Council, the Department of Local Government has confirmed.

Muslims in Galway claim they are struggling to find locations to practice their faith after being told they cannot use a residential home on the outskirts of the city as a mosque.

Approval has been granted for the opening of a new off-licence on the site of a former bookmaker’s shop at Dillons Cross in Cork City, despite objections by local residents.

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Cork County Council has granted conditional planning permission for a Lidl supermarket in Douglas that had a previous application rejected by An Bord Pleanála.

An East Cork seaside town could be the preferred landfall for a new €930m submarine cable between Ireland and France, which will carry electricity and telecommunications links between the two countries.

A major row over the right of the State to compulsorily acquire land is threatening the construction of a greenway way regarded as a vital piece of tourist infrastructure.

After years of discussions with landowners, and failure to reach agreement, Kerry County Council has decided to progress plans for a Greenway by compulsory purchase order, leading to resistance, reports Michael Clifford

Midleton GAA club has to put its plans to move to new grounds in the town on hold following an objection to the development of new facilities by a local resident.

A rural community has appealed to the developers of a nearby 38-turbine windfarm to reconsider plans to drive up to 55 lorry loads of concrete a day through the heart of a village, where children are being collected from pre-school.