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<p>Zipit Forest Adventures at Farran Woods, Co Cork. Pic: Larry Cummins</p>

Plans lodged for new ziplining adventure centre in East Cork

The proposed zip line course will be located on Fota Island

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Taisce and landowners withdraw Corrib gas action

LEGAL actions brought by An Taisce and others over the manner in which consents were granted for the Corrib gas project have been settled and withdrawn at the High Court.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2011

Protesters seek to sort out Dingle ‘road mess’

The signs summed up the story: “Our Road Is A Mess — We Want Progress.’.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

Residents launch legal fight against waste incinerator

AN attempt by residents of a Co Cork town to mount a legal challenge aimed at preventing the construction of Ireland’s first hazardous waste incinerator will be made in the High Court today.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004

<p>The first phase of the development provides for 101 apartments in four apartment blocks up to four storeys in height, 30 duplexes and 115 houses as well as a creche. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Cork site where body of murdered RIC constable is thought to be buried gets green light for housing development

An Bord Pleanála included condition that works on Blarney site should cease if any human remains were found

Mon, 12 May, 2025

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

ESB appeals Kildare solar farm decision

Bord na Móna and the ESB are battling to secure planning permission for a large-scale solar farm that will have the capacity to power 30% of all households in Co Kildare each year.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2019

<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

Planning change brewing at major Kerry retail park

Kerry’s largest retail park is to have a standalone “grab and go” after An Bord Pleanála ruled planning guidelines at Manor West had been applied too narrowly.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2017

<p>Developers who get planning permission for big projects but do not actually start building them should have to say why when applying for permission to develop other sites, an Oireachtas committee has told the Government.</p>

Developers should explain failure to complete projects before starting new ones, Government told

Oireachtas housing committee has made 153 recommendations to Government on the draft Housing and Development Bill

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Hearing opens into gas plant proposals

AMID growing concerns about delays in moving ahead with plans for a natural gas-fired power plant at Tarbert, Co Kerry, a two-day oral planning hearing into the project begins tomorrow.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2010

170-bed Dublin city hotel plan rejected

An Bord Pleanála has rejected an application to build a new 170-bedroom hotel in Dublin city centre.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2014

Gardaí probe Youghal arson attack

Gardaí suspect an arson attack on a house may be linked to a planning objection which has sparked furious debate in a Co Cork town.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

<p>Proposed works at Páirc Uí Chaoimh GAA stadium in Ballintemple, Cork, would be a traffic hazard, it has been said. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Council says Cork GAA plans would 'severely limit' ability to deliver public park

Cork City Council makes submission to An Bord Pleanála, claiming car-park plans would have detrimental impacts on the delivery of Marina Park

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021

Court grants permission to challenge McDonagh's planned motorway services station

Supermac's boss given permission in 2022 for Clare development

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

<p>Griffith College Cork was refused retention permission by Cork City Council in February and was faced with the prospect of having to remove the artificial pitch. File photo</p>

Rejection of Griffith College Cork's artificial pitch overturned by An Bord Pleanála

The dispute over the pitch centred on its impact on local biodiversity

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

<p>The inspector’s report is supposed to be independent of the board and is considered by the board in making deliberations. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Dublin</p>

Mick Clifford: Do ABP revelations mean Government must plan for wider inquiry?

The scope and reach of the power of An Bord Pleanála means it has to have the full confidence of the public.

Wed, 18 May, 2022

Varadkar suspends Metro West project

The planning process for Metro West in Dublin has been suspended indefinitely.

Sun, 25 Sep, 2011

Plans cleared for Cork City student apartment scheme

Planning permission has been granted for student apartments in Cork city centre.

Wed, 23 May, 2018

Rugby star Kearney wins battle to build in home town

Irish rugby star, Rob Kearney, has won a planning row to build a new home in his native Carlingford, Co Louth, despite claims that it could be used to host hen and stag parties.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2018