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Blarney Castle operator challenges hotel planning permission
Summary
The operator of Blarney Castle has filed a High Court challenge against An Bord Pleanala's decision to grant planning permission for a hotel and commercial development on land 200 metres from the castle. The Blarney Castle Estate Partnership, comprising Charles Colthurst and Flintcroft Ltd, seeks to overturn the permission granted to Irish Conference and Leisure Holdings Ltd for an 80‑bedroom hotel, supermarket, office buildings, coffee shop and 70 residential units on St Ann's Road, Monacnapa. The partnership argues that the development would detract from the castle's character and undermine its status as a major tourist attraction, citing the lack of adequate reasons in the board's decision and alleged errors in interpreting local plans and heritage guidelines.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Blarney Castle operator challenges hotel planning permission. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2022-02-14 Publication
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Places mentioned
- High Court
- St Ann's Road
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