‘Better quality’ planning decisions would mean fewer judicial reviews - Bar council chair
Seán Guerin SC says decision-making failure over planning for Dublin drainage project ‘not the fault of judicial review’
An Coimisiún Pleanála
An Coimisiún Pleanála formerly An Bord Pleanála is Ireland's statutory planning body
MetroLink Dublin has been approved. How long until it arrives?
In the News podcast: Dublin line expected to begin operating in mid-2030s, providing 20-minute airport-to-city journeys
‘It’s been going on for as long as I can remember’: Swords residents on MetroLink approval
While granting of planning permission has generally been welcomed, some remain sceptical on timeline for delivery
Little doubt MetroLink would get the green light, but what will be the bottom line?
Cost of largest infrastructure project in the history of the State will be far north of €3.5bn estimate back in 2010
Two consortiums will bid to build long-awaited MetroLink
Dublin line expected to begin operating in mid-2030s, providing 20-minute airport-to-city journeys
Property giant’s plan for new apartment complex at Holy Cross Drumcondra site stalled
An Coimisiún Pleanála received one appeal against council’s decision to allow 1,131-unit scheme
Planned Dublin Metro linking city centre with airport and Swords could open in stages
Testing and starting services on railway in phases could cut multi-billion euro project’s costs
Def Leppard frontman’s neighbour rocked by high decibels emanating from Stepaside home
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DAA lodges High Court proceedings over €6m development payment
Judicial review sought over decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála in relation to airport car parks
An Coimisiún Pleanála approves plan to demolish Dublin’s largest synagogue to make way for 60 flats
Dublin Hebrew Congregation backs redevelopment, but opponents say area would lose historical landmark
Council told Department of Transport about ‘frustrations’ at planning tensions with DAA
State-owned airport company has asked local authority to raise 32m passenger cap at Dublin
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Prices remain high because we are still burning so much gas. The cheapest way to end that is to deliver the onshore and offshore wind that is ready to be built
Former attorney general to challenge Slane bypass planning approval in High Court
John Rogers says his lands and Unesco World Heritage Site will be affected by project
Ryanair calls for ‘robust response’ after Russian drones cripple European flights
Closure of Polish air space saw 40% of Irish airline’s flights delayed with O’Leary warning that ‘Russia poking the bear’ will continue
Aer Lingus applies for judicial review of night flights ruling at Dublin Airport
Airline has initiated its own proceedings following similar move by Ryanair and local residents earlier this week
‘It would be great if families move in’: Four derelict Tallaght homes to be restored for sale
Properties at St Maelruan’s Park compulsorily acquired under Derelict Sites Act
Killiney residents win planning battle in bid to halt development at Montebello House
Ruling now leaves the way open for Covelo to lodge fresh plans for increased housing on the site
Planning authority to review Howth hotel redevelopment plan
High Court overruled decision to grant permission following a judicial review
Farmers to land €100k average payouts as part of Shannon water pipeline deal
Water to be extracted at Parteen Basin in Co Tipperary and piped 170km to the capital
Here is everything that is wrong in Ireland’s planning system in one project
Delays caused by a judicial review of the vital Greater Dublin Drainage scheme are just the latest example of dysfunctional planning
Ryanair applies for judicial review of night flights ruling at Dublin Airport
DAA will not join challenge to restrictions airline says ‘artificially limits night movements’ and blocks critical early morning arrivals
Plans for 131-apartment development in Clontarf that received 377 objections to be reviewed
The scheme had attracted 377 objections before the planning authority approved its development in 2021
Foxrock decision shows Nimbys are not the only problem when building housing
Rejection of plan for 21 homes highlights delicate balance between unwelcome precedent and tolerance of residents
Hines gets green light for 1,131 apartments at Drumcondra site
Dublin City Council approves plan including 13-storey block ‘to provide high quality residential development at a sustainable density’
Planning permission refused for estate on site of single house in Foxrock
Site at The Grove on Mart Lane in Foxrock sold for €2,875,000 in 2023 as a residential development opportunity
‘Fairy tree’ to be retained as part of go-ahead for Rathnew housing development
Ardale Property Group secures permission for €64m, 223-unit scheme, with protected tree to remain in place
A 15-year ‘muddle’: the long and winding road to building a greenway through Connemara
Old Clifden to Galway railway line is popular attraction, but progress on opening of full route is too slow for some
Dart extension ‘fully compatible’ with Cairn Homes developments in Donabate after amendments, developer says
Cairn Homes was among those to submit an observation during a public consultation period
Dart expansion to Drogheda approved in move to supercharge commuter capacity
Northern line improvements may lead to controversial shuttle replacement for Howth suburb
Irish neighbours appeal against billionaire James Dyson’s planned helipad
Waterford County Council previously granted permission for helipad to be built under certain conditions
An Coimisiún Pleanála reopens appeal over Phoenix Park apartments plan
Dublin City Council had granted permission to development that was set not to include childcare facilities
Dundrum Town Centre owners appeal council refusal for outdoor food concessions
Local residents cited concerns around fire safety as well as ‘serious health, hygiene, and safety risks'
Ruling on controversial development beside St Anne’s Park due after legal action withdrawn
An Coimisiún Pleanála set to rule on plans for 580 apartments beside Raheny park next month
Johnny Ronan company loses planning appeal for ‘overly dominant’ office scheme on Dublin’s North Quay
The planning commission said the development would be ‘overbearing’ on nearby residential properties
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