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Proposed waste plant ‘in national interest’

THE development of a animal byproducts and bio-energy plant in south Tipperary is “in the national interest”, promoters of the proposed facility said yesterday.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2008

Lansdowne Road hearing begins today

THE oral hearing which will decide whether the €365 million redevelopment of Lansdowne Road can go ahead will start in Dublin this morning.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2006

Planning permission refused for 10-storey apartment & leisure complex in Waterford

An Bord Pleanála has refused planning for a 10-storey apartment and leisure complex on a derelict site near Dungarvan town centre.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2019

Planning granted for solar farms despite local objection

Planning permission has been granted for two large solar farms in east Cork despite objections from local residents and community groups.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2018

Inspector overrides objections to give windfarm green light

Permission has been granted for a large windfarm on the Cork-Limerick border which will be run by ESB Wind Development.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2013

Second airport terminal most important building in a generation, say authority

THE Dublin Airport Authority has claimed that its proposed second terminal at Dublin Airport is arguably “the most important public building in a generation.”

Tue, 17 Apr, 2007

Council urged not build biofuel plants in urban areas

CORK County Council planning officials have been urged not to force biofuel industries to locate in urban areas or ports.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2007

Rival blocks €16m Tetrarch Capital hotel plan in Dublin

Well-known Dublin hotel, Wynn’s has put the brakes on a €16m plan by property investment fund Tetrarch Capital to build a new boutique hotel off O’Connell Street.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Families challenge wind farm

A fresh High Court challenge has been brought against the planning authority’s decision to grant planning permission for a wind farm development in Co Cork.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016

Mayfield gaelscoil to appeal after council refuses planning

AN appeal against Cork City Council’s refusal of planning for a new home for one of the country’s oldest multi-denominational gaelscoileanna is expected to be lodged within days.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2011

Incinerator vow - Why not your backyard Mr McDowell?

NAKED political opportunism is the charge confronting Tánaiste Michael McDowell following his declaration that the Progressive Democrats will not take part in any future Government which supports the incinerator planned for his Dublin constituency.

Fri, 20 Apr, 2007

Village destroyed by ‘ghost’ homes blitz

OVER the last five years, my beautiful, tiny village of Caherdaniel in Co Kerry, and its immediate catchment area of Derrynane, has been shattered and its citizens traumatised.

Wed, 11 May, 2005

Off the rails

HAS our lovely little republic decended into a bureaucratic bearpit?

Wed, 10 Dec, 2008

<p>The site is located just north of Lotabeg House which is a protected structure.</p>

Proposal to build over 100 homes in Cork City rejected

An Bord Pleanála rejected appeal by developer on the basis that the proposed development was on lands zoned for 'landscape preservation' and part of the city’s hinterland

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

<p>Rachel Kenny, director of planning at An Bord Pleanála.</p>

Report exonerating Kenny ignores the 'perception of bias' problem at An Bord Pleanála

An investigation may have found that director of planning Rachel Kenny was negatively impacted by media reports, but no demand for a retraction was made, writes Mick Clifford

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

<p>The site is occupied by the existing Penneys store with a number of other smaller retail units, most of which are currently vacant. File picture: Denis Scannell</p>

Penneys secure permission for expansion of store in Cork City

The original decision had been appealed over a public right of way for a narrow gated thoroughfare within the block

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

<p>Kilkenny couple had first taken the case, against An Bord Pleanála and mast-applicants Eircom in November 2022, alleging the decision-making had been affected by 'bias'. File picture</p>

Couple granted leave to challenge building of mobile phone mast in their village

Court of Appeal ruled there was 'very strong public interest' in allowing the case to proceed after High Court denied judicial review last year

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

<p>Much of the controversy at the IPI arose over internal differences about the controversial Strategic Housing Development (SHD) policy introduced by the Government in 2018 and discontinued following major problems at the end of 2021. File picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire</p>

Six members of Irish Planning Institute's ruling council resigned amid controversies

Controversies include the unauthorised spending of €1,500 by the executive director, attempts to set up a false email trail alleging members were complaining about the president, and attempts to undermine the president’s authority

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

Public’s view sought on energy strategy

The public will have a chance to express its view on Ireland’s future power network after EirGrid asked for submissions on its new draft strategy.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Planning for power plant stalled again

SPANISH energy giant Endesa must provide more information on environmental issues as part of its planning application for a €500 million gas-fired power plant at Tarbert.

Mon, 23 Aug, 2010