High Court rules An Bord Pleanala must prioritise climate law in wind farm case likely to affect all public bodies

by throughthehills2

9 comments

  1. What’s this? Actual progress? I never thought I live to see the day.

    Lets hope it does some good…..

  2. The ruling had some choice language in it. Really gave NIMBYs and ABP both barrels.

  4. >[The ruling] could prove a major boost for all kinds of renewable energy projects and, conversely, block developments likely to increase greenhouse gas emissions.

    >Statkraft argued in court that An Bord Pleanála did not take account of its responsibilities under section 15 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act which states that public bodies must carry out their duties consistent with the need for climate action.

    This could have huge implications for the upcoming FFG-independent coalition. That government will likely try to engage in road building projects ahead of public transport. This ruling could make such a development strategy effectively illegal and force investment primarily into public transport. I think this ruling will cause friction as independents push for polluting projects which are likely to fail to gain planning permission.

  6. Could we use this to justify building apartments in Dublin City centre, despite the wishes of councillors?

  7. Ah yes Statkraft

    Fine bunch so they are. Lie through their teeth

  9. FINALLY – An Bord Pleanala are a menace and shouldn’t exist

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