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Development's impact on Battle of Boyne site not considered, court told
Summary
The High Court heard that An Bord Pleanála's grant of planning permission for a 661‑unit development at Rathmullen, Drogheda, was flawed because it did not consider the impact on the historic Battle of the Boyne site. The Highland Residents Association and Protect East Meath Ltd applied for judicial review, arguing the board failed to assess the development's effect on the battlefield, on four EU‑designated breeding and resting sites for rare species, and on local fauna such as roosting bats. They also claimed the decision contravened Meath County Council's 2013‑2019 Development Plan and the 2016 Planning and Development (Residential Tenancies) Act, and was incompatible with EU habitat directives. Mr Justice Denis McDonald granted permission to challenge, admitted the case to the fast‑track strategic infrastructure list, and adjourned it to late April. The applicants seek an order quashing the permission and declarations of the board's failures.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Development's impact on Battle of Boyne site not considered, court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- January 29th Other
- 2020-03-19 Publication
Why: An Bord Pleanala's decision to grant planning permission for a development consisting of over 660 homes is flawed because it failed to consider its potential impact on the site of the Battle of the Boyne, the High Court has heard. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
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