Shadowmill Ltd brings High Court bat impact challenge

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Shadowmill Ltd brought a High Court judicial review challenge over apartment plans and their potential effect on bats on 15 February 2021. The development is at Stone Villa on North Circular Road, Dublin 7.

The residents’ company claims An Bord Pleanála lacked information about bat roosts and breached obligations under the EU Habitats Directive. It also alleges failures concerning environmental assessment and planning law.

Mr Justice Charles Meenan directed that the application for permission to bring the challenge be made on notice to the board. The matter was due to return before the court in April.