Ireland’s planning system ‘no longer fit for purpose’, experts warn
Remember the classic Irish joke about someone asking for directions to a desired destination and being told “if…
Former attorney general to challenge Slane bypass planning approval in High Court – The Irish Times
A legal challenge by a former attorney general John Rogers, aimed at overturning a planning approval for the…
Loving it! Second McDonald’s on the menu for Letterkenny
Letterkenny could be getting a new McDonald’s restaurant and drive-thru, with planning permission sought for a second outlet…
Historic Cork TB hospital to be transformed into €15m state-of-the-art healthcare hub
HEATHERSIDE Hospital, a former TB sanatorium in North Cork, is set for a €15m-plus investment, following its sale…
Foxrock decision shows Nimbys are not the only problem when building housing – The Irish Times
Land Development Agency chief executive, John Coleman, said that objecting to housing schemes should carry a “social stigma”…
Appeal lodged against plans for 170 new homes on former Vita Cortex site in Cork City
Plans for 170 homes in Cork City have been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. Cork City Council gave…
Cork funeral home operator appeals refusal to redevelop former bank premises
A Cork funeral home has sought planning permission from An Coimisiún Pleanála to expand into a former bank…
Fast food giant McDonalds gets green light to open new Cork restaurant
Fast food giant McDonalds has secured planning permission for a new restaurant and drive-thru in Carrigaline as part…
Planners give go-ahead to major new apartment complex in Limerick city
PLANNERS have given the go-ahead to a major new apartment complex opposite Limerick Colbert Station and it’s anticipated…