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High Court challenge to proposed Kildare housing
Summary
In a High Court judicial review, Mr Simon Cross, who runs a farm equipment manufacturing business adjacent to the proposed site, challenges An Bord Pleanala's decision to grant planning permission for 28 new houses in Newtown, Rathangan, Co Kildare. Cross argues the permission is flawed because it allows a residential development next to a noise‑generating facility, which he says is inconsistent with proper planning. He also contends that the board failed to consider the current County Kildare Development Plan 2023‑2029, relying instead on the previous plan from 2017‑2023, and ignored his submissions about traffic hazards and environmental impacts. Represented by Michael O'Donnell Bl, Cross seeks an order quashing the decision. The case was heard ex‑parte by Ms Justice Niamh Hyland, who granted permission for the challenge and adjourned the matter to November. The developer Moortrim Limited is a notice party.
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What: Report matter: High Court challenge to proposed Kildare housing. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2017 and 2023 Other
- 2023-10-09 Publication
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Outcome: The judge adjourned the matter to a date in November.
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