Protect East Meath groups granted leave over housing challenge

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Protect East Meath and Highlands Residents Association were granted leave by the High Court to challenge planning permission for a 661-unit housing development, reported on 19 March 2020. The proposed development is off the Rathmullan Road in Drogheda. The challenge alleges shortcomings in land-use, environmental and cultural-heritage assessments, including the site’s relationship with the Battle of the Boyne. The matter was due back in court on 23 April for directions on a timetable and hearing date.