Board receives 33 objections to Lansdowne plan

A TOTAL of 33 objections have been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the decision by Dublin City Council to grant planning permission for the €365 million redevelopment of Lansdowne Road.

Several residents’ organisations as well as individual homeowners in the area around the stadium have also requested the board to hold an oral hearing on the project.

Most objectors claim the plans — which would see the height of the stadium rise to 160ft — would have an adverse effect on the character of the area and the quality of life of its residents. They are concerned the redevelopment will result in major overshadowing of houses and increased traffic.