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Challenge to large-scale housing development in Howth admitted to fast-track list
Summary
A challenge by teacher Christian Morris against An Bord Pleanala's approval of a €22m, 200‑unit development on the Techerete, Teeling Motor Company and Baltray Park sites in Howth has been admitted to the fast‑track Commercial Court. The proposed 4.4‑hectare scheme would replace existing industrial and commercial buildings with 145 apartments, 51 houses, six commercial units, a community/sports hall, a public park, a plaza and cycle and pedestrian paths. Morris seeks to quash both the Board's and Fingal County Council's decisions, arguing the project would flood Howth with cheap housing unsuitable for its long‑established community and cause traffic congestion. He also claims the council would sell a public park to a private developer without replacement. Glenkerrin Homes, in receivership since 2011, opposes the challenge, saying it would hinder implementation of the planning permission. The case was admitted to the fast‑track list by Mr Justice McGovern, with a hearing scheduled for the New Year.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Challenge to large-scale housing development in Howth admitted to fast-track list. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- June 20th Hearing Or Sentence
- New Year Other
- 2016-12-12 Publication
Why: Should the receivers decide to sell the property, any purchaser would undoubtedly seek a substantial discount because of the proceedings. CNI source report
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Outcome: The judge adjourned the matter to a date in the New Year.
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