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Environmental group challenges major housing development
Summary
The High Court has granted permission for John Conway and the Louth Environmental Group to challenge An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant planning permission for a 657-apartment development in Raheny, Dublin. The applicants, represented by Stephen Dodd SC, claim the board erred in law by failing to conduct an appropriate assessment under EU habitats and birds directives, specifically regarding impacts on curlews, oystercatchers, and light-bellied Brent geese. They further allege the development contravenes the Dublin City Development Plan regarding building heights and zoning. The proposed project, submitted by Crekav Trading GP Ltd under a fast-track process, consists of nine blocks ranging from five to nine storeys plus a creche, located east of St Paul's College. Crekav is a notice party to the proceedings. In their action, the applicants seek an order quashing the board's decision, declarations that the decision was unlawful and did not constitute a strategic housing development, and findings that it acted contrary to EU Directives. Mr Justice Denis McDonald, who handles fast-track challenges for strategic infrastructure, was satisfied to grant the application on an ex-parte basis. After making certain directions in the action, the judge adjourned the matter to a date in late April.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Environmental group challenges major housing development. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 13 Other
- April 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-03-19 Publication
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Outcome: After making certain directions in the action, the judge adjourned the matter to a date in late April.
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