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Port expansion plan blocked over environmental concerns

A controversial scheme to fill in 50 acres of Dublin Bay for a port expansion was rejected by planners today over environmental concerns.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2010

Bord rejects hydroelectric plan in Kerry

Plans for a small hydro-electric scheme near a south Kerry village have been shot down by the planning authorities because of concerns about its potential impact on the river network.

Wed, 23 May, 2018

KFC denied bid to build outlet near two schools

A planner with An Bord Pleanála has said the “siting of fast-food outlets is a significant planning issue as it is a significant public health issue”, as plans for a fast-food restaurant near two schools was refused for the second time.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

An Taisce dismisses members

AN TAISCE has dismissed a number of its members in the west amid claims they were trying to infiltrate and destroy the conservation body.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2002

<p>All three cases were put back until next week pending further instructions being received by the board’s solicitors as to whether it will oppose the actions.</p>

New appeals against masts flow from An Bord Pleanála report

Three such mast cases were heard on Monday as part of the High Court’s strategic infrastructure list before Justice Richard Humphreys

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

<p>The plan includes permission for an “extensive glass-fronted visitor centre with a gift shop and 84-person cafe on the mainland with parking for 80 cars and buses. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

Planned €10m Dursey Island visitor centre to go before judicial review

Friends of the Irish Environment appealed the proposals, claiming it was "undesirable on multiple grounds"

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Residents promise to fight thermal waste treatment plant plans

LOCAL residents in the Dublin suburb of Rathcoole have vowed to oppose plans by a US waste management company to build a waste treatment plant close to the main N7 route.

Wed, 28 May, 2008

Rugby fans await resolution of Thomond park impasse

TALKS continued over the weekend to try and resolve the planning impasse which threatens to delay the€40 million development of Thomond Park.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2007

Farmer appeals planning permission for Intel's €3.53bn facility in Co Kildare

A farmer has appealed Kildare County Council’s approval for Intel’s planned new $4bn (€3.6bn) facility at its Leixlip plant to An Bord Pleanála.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2019

RGDATA slows down Aldi and Lidl expansion plans

The Retail Grocery Dairy and Allied Trades Association (RGDATA) has temporarily put the brakes on German discounters Aldi and Lidl further expanding in Ireland.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2017

Woman wins wind turbine challenge

A woman has won a High Court order overturning a grant of permission for a development of four wind turbines near her home in Co Clare.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Blow for Trump as energy firm appeals ban on Doonbeg wind-farm plan

US billionaire Donald Trump is still facing stiff opposition to his bid to stop construction of a giant wind-farm going ahead near his Doonbeg golf resort.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2014

<p>A computer image of the planned LNG terminal planned for a 630-acre site between Tarbert and Ballylongford in North Kerry on the Shannon estuary. The planning authority in March granted permission for it. File photo</p>

Environmental group challenges permission for Shannon LNG terminal in Kerry

Friends of the Irish Environment claims that An Bord Pleanála breached Irish and European law in granting permission for the proposed development

Mon, 12 May, 2025

<p>Michael O'Leary is against windfarm plans near his stud farm.</p>

Michael O'Leary fails with initial objection to wind farm plans near Gigginstown Stud

An Bord Pleanála has the green light to wind farm developer to retain and increase the height to 100m of an existing 80m-high despite strong objections to the proposal

Wed, 16 Jun, 2021

<p>The bike storage unit in the drive of Denis O'Regan's home in Ballintemple, Cork.</p>

Cork householder ordered to remove bike and bin storage box from front of home

Resident had appealed to An Bord Pleanála after city council had ruled facility constituted 'visual clutter' and ordered its removal

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Plans for 162 houses and apartments at Cork's Banduff

Plans for more than 160 homes in a new housing estate on the northside of Cork city have been unveiled.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

<p>In light of a housing crisis that is dominating public and political life, and widening generational gaps, this surely is the opportunity for some High Court judge to make a real difference. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Dublin</p>

Mick Clifford: An Bord Pleanála should go back to the future in appointment of new chair

Appointing a High Court judge, as was mandatory when An Bord Pleanála was established, would give the new board a head start, restore a sense of authority and move on from the current crisis

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

Pubs fail to stop Kerry golf clubhouse extension

A Co Kerry golf club has secured planning permission for an extension of its clubhouse, despite opposition from local publicans.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

<p>Eir is hoping to construct a communications mast — similar to these towers — in the Co Kerry village of Knocknagoshel. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Larry Cummins</span>
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Kerry villagers resist Eir's latest bid to build telecoms mast

Mobile network is appealing the refusal of its third application to erect the telecommunications mast in Knocknagoshel

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

Act is hurting small communities

THE Freedom of Information Act (FoI) is too often clubbed on the head by state agencies and left comatose as far as smaller community groups are concerned.

Fri, 06 May, 2011