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Full steam ahead for marina development

A MAJOR marina plan which will transform a coastal Waterford region has cleared a final planning hurdle.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2005

Corrib gas project brings 800 jobs and buzz of prosperity to the region

IN their letters (September 13), Seán Ó Riain and Fergal Scully identify to some degree the problems we have here with the Corrib gas project where people from afar tells us what is good for us.

Sat, 20 Sep, 2008

Health hazards we can all do something about

AN Bord Pleanála’s support for a commercial toxic waste incinerator in Cork Harbour resulted from “government policy” and “European pressure” to build one, according to Minister of the Environment, Martin Cullen.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2004

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<span lang="EN-GB">Paul Hyde has a 25% shareholding in a company that owns a site which is 50m away from the distillery site in </span>Blackpool which is at the centre of the issue.</p>

Minister asks senior counsel to probe An Bord Pleanála conflict of interest allegations

The matter centres on a decision to deny planning permission for a development of 191 apartments in Blackpool in Cork city

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Council calls for restrictions on 'across the water' noise pollution from former IFI plant in Cork

The 114-acre site at Belvelly in Cobh is earmarked it for a multi-million euro redevelopment, primarily to handle bulk cargoes of animal feed and fertilisers

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Call to abandon shopping centre hearing in Cork rejected

Developers say no flooding risk to Blackpool, but OPW says centre appears to be located on floodplain

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Healy Rae again turned down for proposal to convert pub into apartments

The TD Michael Healy Rae has been refused permission for the conversion of the ground floor of a pub in Tralee to rental apartments.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Petition supports development of two supermarkets

A PETITION has been signed by 5,000 people in support of the development of two major supermarkets that would create hundreds of jobs in Tipperary.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2005

Objectors plan EU campaign to halt quarry

A GROUP awaiting a Bord Pleanála ruling on a controversial super-quarry is poised to launch an EU campaign to halt quarrying in their area.

Thu, 10 May, 2007

<p>Paul Hyde's reputation is battered but he walked from court a free man. Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

Mick Clifford: Is the Government taking An Bord Pleanála's name in vain?

Is a name change for the planning board a case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater after its brand was tarnished by a few bad years

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Planning refused for 489 apartments at Jacob's Island

The proposed development would have contained one studio, 161 one-bedroom apartments and 327 two-bed apartments

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Appeal against President's planning permission fails

An Taisce and Friends of the Irish Environment have lost their appeal against President Mary McAleese’s plans to build a holiday home in a scenic area in Co Roscommon.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2002

Kerry microbrewer wins planning row over tanks

A Co Kerry brewery has won a planning row to continue the operations of its current plant after being granted retrospective planning permission for three large storage tanks.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2019

<p>The protected structure, which previously operated as a hotel, is currently used to provide accommodation to refugees.</p>

Plans for 94 residential units in Cork refused

Plans to build over 50 houses and apartments on the site of a direct provision centre in the Cork suburb of Glounthaune have been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála because it would have “a detrimental and irreversible impact” on a ...

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

<p>Last month, planning permission was granted for a 243-bed student accommodation complex at Victoria Cross on the site of the former Honda garage. Here we can see cranes on another student accommodation site at Victoria Cross in Cork. Photo: Dan Linehan</p>

Plans lodged for almost 1,200 new homes in Cork ahead of change in legislation

They are part of a deluge of schemes under Strategic Housing Development legislation that bypass local authorities and go straight to An Bord Pleanála

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

Starbucks breaches planning law in Cork city centre

Multinational coffee retailer Starbucks opened three stores in Cork city centre without obtaining the necessary planning permission, An Bord Pleanála has ruled.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2016

Withdrawal of plastics factory plan ‘a people power victory’

A US company’s decision to withdraw plans to build a controversial plastics factory in West Cork has been hailed as a victory for people power.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019

<p>Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said the 'bill is momentous not only in its size but in its significance to nearly every aspect of people’s lives from infrastructure to tackling the climate transition'.</p>

Legislation to overhaul planning system has been published

The 700-page Planning and Development Bill was published late on Tuesday night

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

<p>The offices of An Bord Pleanala in Dublin. (PA)</p>

An Bord Pleanála admits climate plan not considered when approving Galway ring road

As a result, An Bord Pleanála indicated it would not oppose a judicial review taken by an environment group over the 18km N6 infrastructure project.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

Tempers fray as anti-wind farm posters removed

FEELINGS are running high in west Clare over the proposed construction of a €10 million wind farm, amid claims posters opposing the development have been taken down.

Fri, 19 Aug, 2011