Renaming of An Bord Pleanála cost €77,000 The renaming of An Bord Pleanála to An Coimisiún Pleanála has cost the State planning watchdog just under €77,000 Business • 01 Jul
Renaming of An Bord Pleanála cost €77,000 The renaming of An Bord Pleanála to An Coimisiún Pleanála has cost the State planning watchdog just under €77,000 Business • 01 Jul
High Court dismisses challenge against Clare wind farm The High Court has dismissed objectors' judicial review challenge against the green light for a 579 ft high eight turbine wind farm for lands in south east Clare. Business • 09 Jun
High Court dismisses challenge against Clare wind farm The High Court has dismissed objectors' judicial review challenge against the green light for a 579 ft high eight turbine wind farm for lands in south east Clare. Business • 09 Jun
Shortage of planning staff causing housing delays Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said a shortage of planning staff both in councils and in An Bord Pleanála is causing an excessive delay in building houses. Business • 03 Jun
Shortage of planning staff causing housing delays Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said a shortage of planning staff both in councils and in An Bord Pleanála is causing an excessive delay in building houses. Business • 03 Jun
Killiney residents face new battle against luxury scheme Ali Hewson and other Killiney residents face a fresh battle in trying to halt a luxury residential scheme for the grounds of Montebello House. Business • 14 May
Killiney residents face new battle against luxury scheme Ali Hewson and other Killiney residents face a fresh battle in trying to halt a luxury residential scheme for the grounds of Montebello House. Business • 14 May
Record quarter for wind energy approvals New figures from Wind Energy Ireland show that An Bord Pleanála approved seven wind energy projects in the first three months of 2025, with a combined capacity of 402 MW, and rejected none. Business • 13 May
Record quarter for wind energy approvals New figures from Wind Energy Ireland show that An Bord Pleanála approved seven wind energy projects in the first three months of 2025, with a combined capacity of 402 MW, and rejected none. Business • 13 May
€650m Silvermines Hydro Project before An Bord Pleanála Plans to establish a €650m hydroelectric pumped storage power project located at the former mine site Silvermines in Co Tipperary have taken a major step forward. Business • 07 Mar
€650m Silvermines Hydro Project before An Bord Pleanála Plans to establish a €650m hydroelectric pumped storage power project located at the former mine site Silvermines in Co Tipperary have taken a major step forward. Business • 07 Mar
Planning refused for north Dublin apartment scheme An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission to the builder of the 3Arena for 176 apartments in north Dublin as the scheme did not provide 5% or more of space for community, arts and culture spaces. Business • 27 Feb
Planning refused for north Dublin apartment scheme An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission to the builder of the 3Arena for 176 apartments in north Dublin as the scheme did not provide 5% or more of space for community, arts and culture spaces. Business • 27 Feb
Scoping report into An Bord Pleanála governance A scoping investigation into governance at An Bord Pleanála has found there were no sufficient grounds to refer matters to the Minister for Housing to determine if there was "stated misbehaviour". Ireland • 27 Jan
Scoping report into An Bord Pleanála governance A scoping investigation into governance at An Bord Pleanála has found there were no sufficient grounds to refer matters to the Minister for Housing to determine if there was "stated misbehaviour". Ireland • 27 Jan
Appeals board clears souvenir shop for Grafton Street An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for the retention of a souvenir shop for Dublin's Grafton Street due to the "modest number of souvenir shops" within the street's "Area of Special Planning Control". Business • 23 Jan
Appeals board clears souvenir shop for Grafton Street An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for the retention of a souvenir shop for Dublin's Grafton Street due to the "modest number of souvenir shops" within the street's "Area of Special Planning Control". Business • 23 Jan
10 new wind farms approved by An Bord Pleanála in 2024 An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for 10 new wind farms last year with a combined capacity of 717 MW. Business • 17 Jan
10 new wind farms approved by An Bord Pleanála in 2024 An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for 10 new wind farms last year with a combined capacity of 717 MW. Business • 17 Jan
One new wind farm approved by An Bord Pleanála in Q3 Only one new wind farm was approved by an Bord Pleanála in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest quarterly report published today by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI). Business • 24 Oct 24
One new wind farm approved by An Bord Pleanála in Q3 Only one new wind farm was approved by an Bord Pleanála in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest quarterly report published today by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI). Business • 24 Oct 24
Adare Manor loses out in planning battle over roadway The company that operates JP McManus's luxury five-star Adare Manor resort in Co Limerick has lost out in a planning row with neighbouring landowners. Business • 19 Sep 24
Adare Manor loses out in planning battle over roadway The company that operates JP McManus's luxury five-star Adare Manor resort in Co Limerick has lost out in a planning row with neighbouring landowners. Business • 19 Sep 24
Draft decision on night time flights a 'backward step' Dublin Airport operator, daa, has said a draft decision from An Bord Pleanála (ABP) regarding the night time use of the second main runway would represent a "backward step". Business • 19 Sep 24
Draft decision on night time flights a 'backward step' Dublin Airport operator, daa, has said a draft decision from An Bord Pleanála (ABP) regarding the night time use of the second main runway would represent a "backward step". Business • 19 Sep 24
Proposal to extend night-time flights at Dublin Airport An Bord Pleanála has proposed lifting controversial restrictions on night-time flights at Dublin Airport which will extend its normal operating hours by two hours. Business • 17 Sep 24
Proposal to extend night-time flights at Dublin Airport An Bord Pleanála has proposed lifting controversial restrictions on night-time flights at Dublin Airport which will extend its normal operating hours by two hours. Business • 17 Sep 24
Wind energy planning decisions too slow, industry claims An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for just a quarter of the volume of wind energy projects needed to keep Ireland on track for Government climate targets in the first half of the year. Business • 26 Jul 24
Wind energy planning decisions too slow, industry claims An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for just a quarter of the volume of wind energy projects needed to keep Ireland on track for Government climate targets in the first half of the year. Business • 26 Jul 24
CWPA secures permission for Baldoyle development Planning and architecture consultants CWPA has welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála (ABP) to permit a residential project comprising 104 apartments in Baldoyle in north Dublin. Business • 08 Jul 24
CWPA secures permission for Baldoyle development Planning and architecture consultants CWPA has welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála (ABP) to permit a residential project comprising 104 apartments in Baldoyle in north Dublin. Business • 08 Jul 24
Oriel Windfarm to lodge planning application this week Oriel Windfarm is set to lodge a planning application with An Bord Pleanála later this week for its proposed offshore wind farm in the North Irish Sea. Business • 20 May 24
Oriel Windfarm to lodge planning application this week Oriel Windfarm is set to lodge a planning application with An Bord Pleanála later this week for its proposed offshore wind farm in the North Irish Sea. Business • 20 May 24
Green light for 'later living' scheme for Blackrock An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to plans for a five storey 38 unit 'build to rent' 'later living' scheme for Blackrock in south Dublin. Business • 02 May 24
Green light for 'later living' scheme for Blackrock An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to plans for a five storey 38 unit 'build to rent' 'later living' scheme for Blackrock in south Dublin. Business • 02 May 24
Appeals board makes fresh bid to address backlog in cases An Bord Pleánála is to no longer deal with planning cases in a chronological order in a fresh bid to address the board's backlog of cases. Business • 22 Mar 24
Appeals board makes fresh bid to address backlog in cases An Bord Pleánála is to no longer deal with planning cases in a chronological order in a fresh bid to address the board's backlog of cases. Business • 22 Mar 24
Backers of Kildare campus contest €9.5m council charge The backers of the €5bn Kildare Innovation Campus are contesting a €9.47m planning contribution charge imposed by Kildare Co Council. Business • 23 Oct 23
Backers of Kildare campus contest €9.5m council charge The backers of the €5bn Kildare Innovation Campus are contesting a €9.47m planning contribution charge imposed by Kildare Co Council. Business • 23 Oct 23
An Bord Pleanála dealing with a year backlog of cases An Bord Pleanála's backlog in deciding planning appeals has now grown to some 3,600 cases which is roughly a year's intake. Business • 05 Oct 23
An Bord Pleanála dealing with a year backlog of cases An Bord Pleanála's backlog in deciding planning appeals has now grown to some 3,600 cases which is roughly a year's intake. Business • 05 Oct 23
Wind generates record amount of electricity in August The amount of electricity generated by wind in August was up over 70% when compared to the same month last year, new figures show. Business • 07 Sep 23
Wind generates record amount of electricity in August The amount of electricity generated by wind in August was up over 70% when compared to the same month last year, new figures show. Business • 07 Sep 23
Appeals board refuses planning for Carrickmines scheme An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission to contentious plans for a 167-unit residential scheme for Carrickmines in south Dublin area due to the scheme being "overly car-dependent" and having an insufficient number of three-bedroom units. Business • 05 Sep 23
Appeals board refuses planning for Carrickmines scheme An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission to contentious plans for a 167-unit residential scheme for Carrickmines in south Dublin area due to the scheme being "overly car-dependent" and having an insufficient number of three-bedroom units. Business • 05 Sep 23
Planning battle over beer garden sound barrier The planning battle over a planned 43-foot high sound barrier for the beer garden for a JD Wetherspoon pub at Camden Street in Dublin is set to continue. Business • 17 Aug 23
Planning battle over beer garden sound barrier The planning battle over a planned 43-foot high sound barrier for the beer garden for a JD Wetherspoon pub at Camden Street in Dublin is set to continue. Business • 17 Aug 23
Cairn Homes refused planning for 300 homes in Dublin One of the country's largest property developers has been refused planning permission for its proposal to build over 300 new homes in south Dublin due to its excessive height and density as well as a lack of road infrastructure. Business • 11 Aug 23
Cairn Homes refused planning for 300 homes in Dublin One of the country's largest property developers has been refused planning permission for its proposal to build over 300 new homes in south Dublin due to its excessive height and density as well as a lack of road infrastructure. Business • 11 Aug 23
