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<p> The derelict site is near Broad Lane, Blackpool, Cork. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Owner has a fifth go at redeveloping derelict Blackpool building

The owner of one of Cork’s most enduring derelict buildings has lodged yet another planning application in a bid to develop apartments on the site.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

<p>The old Nemo GAA grounds, off the Douglas Road. Picture: Denis Scannell</p>

Plans for 203 homes on Nemo Rangers grounds

The development, accessed via the Douglas Road, includes plans for a range of 49 houses, as well as 153 one, two and three bed apartments in blocks of five and six storeys

Thu, 20 Apr, 2023

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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Citizens seeking to appeal the granting of a licence for a mobile phone mast in their locality would have that right denied to them should the bill be approved in full in its current guise.</span>
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Cianan Brennan: What unsavoury secrets lie within the new 738-page long Planning Bill?

News the bill will remove citizens' right to appeal the installation of certain mobile phone masts begs the question: what other nasty surprises could be hidden away inside the enormous bill?

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

<p>Under Section 254 applications, licences require no formal planning permission for construction. More recently, they have been used for the installation of mobile signal-boosting masts. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Bill would remove right to appeal against telecoms mast licences

The draft bill only allows appeals where the licence has been refused

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

<p>Former An Bord Pleanála deputy chairman Paul Hyde outside Skibbereen District Court on Tuesday. Picture: Noel Baker</p>

Former ABP director Paul Hyde before Cork court over alleged failures to comply with planning laws

Former deputy chairman appeared before Skibbereen District Court regarding nine summonses, one for each year from 2014 to 2022

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

<p>The agency has suggested roughly €2bn would need to be spent turning Tivoli Industrial Estate in Cork into 6,500 houses over the next two decades. Picture: David Creedon</p>

Cianan Brennan: Report from Land Development Agency only highlights its toothlessness

The new report from the Land Development Agency is full of lofty ideals but short on demonstrable plans for delivering housing, writes Cianan Brennan

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

<p>The case involves the strategic housing development at Old Fort Road in Ballincollig.</p>

Challenge to Cork apartment plan referred to European courts

Four questions were referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding a developer’s obligations under EU environmental law to survey for potentially affected species

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

<p>If OCP secures permission for the Goulding scheme, it will have planning for more than 3,000 apartments in Cork's south docks. Picture: Tom Coakley</p>

Cork developer says housing policies working as plans lodged for huge apartment complex

Application for 1,315-apartment scheme in 10 blocks of up to 14 storeys on docklands site could be lodged within eight weeks

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

<p>The new grounds for taking the case assert that Paul Hyde “was not duly authorised to determine the application” due to his having failed to acknowledge the potential conflict of interest comprised by his brother’s firm having provided services to the developer.</p>

Allegations of bias by former An Bord Pleanála deputy chair can be admitted to case - judge

The case centres around the demolition of a pub which Mr Hyde approved for the purpose of constructing a 210-bed shared living development

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

<p>Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said walking, cycling and public transport had to account for 50% of daily journeys.</p>

Eamon Ryan: Tardy Bord Pleanála decisions making key project delivery 'painfully slow'

Transport Minister told Oireachtas Climate Committee that 'all public transport projects are in an uncertain timeline' because of planning board's ability to deliver decisions in a timely manner

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

<p>Neasa Hourigan being cast into the outer darkness by her party — temporarily at least — was one of the headline events in Irish politics last week. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

Irish Examiner view: Housing is still the key issue

Coalition survives eviction vote

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

<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 two-storey houses would primarily be three-bed homes, with a mix of two and four-bed options, on the 5.47-hectare site.</p>

Plans to build nearly 90 homes near Waterford City on hold after objection

Plans to build 89 new houses and a creche in a suburb of Waterford city have been put on hold after the case was appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

<p>Of the 2,197 applications submitted to An Bord Pleanála by the end of January, a decision is overdue in 1,356 (62%) cases. Picture: PA</p>

An Bord Pleanála admits 'significant' backlog of cases

The authority’s decision-making abilities have been crippled after a year beset by scandal

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

<p>Future of Bantry Hospital 'somewhat uncertain', said council planner. Picture: Richard Mills</p>

Bantry Hospital revamp plans on hold after objection

Plans for the new entrance and set down bays were lodged in December, and Cork County Council gave the green light in February

Sun, 19 Mar, 2023

<p>BNRG Renewables lodged a planning application for a solar farm extension on 348 acres.</p>

Waterford residents object to solar farm plans

Renewable energy development would have a negative impact on what is 'a very scenic area', warn locals

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

<p>The Ballyvourney to Macroom bypass opened in December. Picture: Brian Lougheed</p>

Cork allocated over €83m for road projects

Figure includes the €39m spent on the Macroom bypass, which opened in December

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

<p>Figures from Cork City Council show planning has been granted for thousands of apartments in several strategic housing developments that are just not being built. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins</p>

No start on 2,500 apartments with planning permission in Cork City

Council to discuss potential emergency responses to the anticipated tsunami of evictions expected following the lifting of the eviction ban

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Right to Change councillor Sophie Nicoullaud formally applied for judicial review of ABP’s decision of January this year.</span>
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Councillor sues An Bord Pleanála over 'irrational' mast decision

Objection to 18-metre high structure on a green space in south of Dublin city