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Council challenges permission for Johnny Ronan firm to increase D1 building height

Summary

Dublin City Council has taken the case to the High Court to challenge a decision by An Bord Pleanala that allowed Spencer Place Development Company Ltd to increase the height of two buildings in a docklands development from 7 to 11 and 13 storeys, thereby adding more than 110 residential units. The council argues that the board's approval breaches building height restrictions in the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. Earlier this year the council's challenge was remitted back to the board for reconsideration. In April the board had granted Spencer Place permission to add 115 units to a previously approved scheme of 349 units and to convert an apart‑hotel into 120 shared accommodation bedrooms. The council claims the board failed to consider relevant planning guidelines, gave inadequate reasons, and acted beyond its powers. The court will hear the case after the August recess.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Council challenges permission for Johnny Ronan firm to increase D1 building height. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• April 20th Other
• 2020-07-16 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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