Planning board shoots down €50m development
Controversial plans for a €50m shopping centre and discount foodstore in Carrick-on-Suir, together with a new river bridge, have been rejected by An Bord Pleanála. The major retail development, which was to include an anchor supermarket and 12 smaller outlets, was turned down on Thursday in a judgment that reversed the local Town Council’s approval...
Carton House expansion plan rejected
AN BORD Pleanála has overturned the decision of Meath County Council to allow the construction of a business and technology park in the grounds of Carton House, one of Ireland’s most important Georgian mansions. The joint venture between NUI Maynooth and Glashrooneen Ltd would “seriously injure the setting of Carton House” and would be contrary...
