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Battle continues against Cork harbour incinerator

An online petition has been launched against plans to build a giant incinerator in Cork harbour by a group who has being fighting against such a proposal for the past 14 years.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

€500m gas terminal seeks planning

THE company planning a €500 million liquid gas terminal on the Shannon Estuary has confirmed it will seek planning permission within the next eight days.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2007

<p>An application by Coiste Forbartha Béal Átha 'n Ghaorthaidh for leave to seek a judicial review has been granted by the High Court and paves the way for the Gaeltacht development group to challenge An Bord Pleanála’s decision granting permission for a wind farm near Gougane Barra.</p>

Gougane Barra group wins right to challenge planned windfarm

High Court grants leave to Cork group to challenge An Bord Pleanála's granting of planning permission for the turbines

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

<p>An Bord Pleanála: Public confidence demands that the board be seen to be independent. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Dublin</p>

Mick Clifford: Can An Bord Pleanála rehabilitate itself as a functioning institution?

Several issues have come to the fore in recent years that give rise to serious concern about the planning board, not least potential conflicts of interest and questions about its independence, writes Mick Clifford

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

Irish Heart Foundation 'dismayed' after planning permission granted to fast-food restaurant near school

An Bord Pleanála rejected an appeal from the charity against the drive-thru outlet proposed for Skerries.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2019

Dublin Airport terminal’s €55m expansion gets go-ahead

DUBLIN AIRPORT is to get busier after An Bord Pleanála granted permission for the main passenger terminal to be expanded.

Tue, 15 Jan, 2008

<p>The report, entitled ‘Examination of Certain Matters’, was commissioned in the wake of revelations about conflicts of interest concerning the former deputy chair, Paul Hyde, and also includes an examination of the ballooning legal fees at the board.</p>

An Bord Pleanála issues may see attempt to change its cultural norms, internal report claims

Document has laid bare a catalogue of issues including conflicts of interest, interfering in inspectors’ reports and ignoring recommendations of inspectors

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

Minister denies National Children's Hospital is trying to cut corners on fire regulations

The Health Minister Simon Harris says An Bord Pleanála will have the final say on the fire requirements for the new National Children's Hospital.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2017

Bord Pleanála overrun in 20% of cases

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.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2012

Holiday park in caravan dispute

A busy holiday park in Co Waterford has been informed that it requires planning permission for the caravans it keeps on its large camping site.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

Councillor wants derelict Youghal factory cleaned up

A public representative is calling for urgent action to clean up or demolish a derelict factory set alight for the eighth time in three years.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Second waste incinerator gets go-ahead

The final go-ahead was today given for the country’s second waste incinerator.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2007

O’Flynn: County infrastructure hampered by state agency ‘inaction’

DEVELOPMENT and infrastructure in Cork is being stifled by the National Roads Authority (NRA) and Government agency inaction – at a time while Dublin is poised for infrastructure developments like Metro North and the DART underground which could cost billions.

Thu, 30 Sep, 2010

Landowners set to fight planning decision on hunt kennels

A GROUP of landowners are considering seeking a judicial review after An Bord Pleanála overturned its own inspector’s report and allowed a hunt club to build kennels for a pack of beagles in an area known for its sheep farming.

Mon, 25 Sep, 2006

<p>Several councillors also called for the board of An Bord Pleanála to be disbanded. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Dublin</p>

Cork City Council passes vote of no confidence in An Bord Pleanála

Several councillors also called for the board to be disbanded

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

<p>An Bord Pleanala <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">overturned the local authority decision in March of this year, albeit on foot of an inspector’s report which recommended the initial decision should be overruled but which also stated that doing so would “be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area”. File Picture: </span>Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

Widow sues An Bord Pleanála over permission for mast on her land

An inspector’s report reference to the site as being a “serviced inner suburban area in the city”, whereas the widow said the nearest city to the site is Galway

Wed, 17 May, 2023

<p>In refusing planning permission for the development, An Bord Pleanála said it was precluded from granting permission due to inadequate information provided by the developers on the impact of the development on Lutra lutra (or European) otters in the lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation.</p>

Possible impact on otters among issues that scupper large-scale apartment plan for Limerick

An Bord Pleanála refused permission to plans for 363 build-to-rent apartments, 61 student apartments totalling 189 student bed spaces and 18 ‘executive’ houses at Canal Bank, Pa Healy Rd

Wed, 24 May, 2023

An Bord Pleanála approves new motorway in Cork

A major new motorway project in Cork has been approved by An Bord Pleanála.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2018

Fenit fence not exempt from planning permission need

Fencing at the centre of a long-running dispute between some landowners on Fenit Island, Co Kerry, and local people, is not exempted from requiring planning permission, An Bord Pleanála has ruled.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015

Outreach centre plans rejected

PLANS to create a multi-million euro outreach centre at University College Cork received another major setback yesterday as An Bord Pleanála (APB) refused it planning permission.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2007