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Challenge to planning refusal for Kildare housing development
Summary
In a High Court judicial review, Keshmore Homes Ltd (KHL) challenges An Bord Pleanala's refusal to grant planning permission for a 64‑unit housing development in Kildare Town. The proposed site, adjacent to an existing residential estate, would include detached, semi‑detached, terraced houses and eight apartments in a two‑storey block. KHL had previously applied for permission, which was denied by Kildare County Council and upheld by An Bord Pleanala in November. KHL argues that the board's decision was flawed, citing failures to consider the developer's submissions, lack of reasons, and an alleged invalid variation of the 2017‑23 Kildare County Development Plan. The developer seeks an order to quash the refusal. Mr Justice Charles Meenan granted permission for the challenge and adjourned the case to March. The hearing is part of ongoing judicial review proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Challenge to planning refusal for Kildare housing development. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2021-01-18 Publication
Case subjects
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Outcome: The matter was adjourned to a date in March.
Places mentioned
- High Court
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