Re: Re: gaiety centre

Developer Joe O’Reilly’s revised plans for the Gaiety complex on South King Street, Dublin 2, have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála by Tom and Máiréad Cranfield of Chatham Street. They have objected to the new scheme on a number of grounds, including the scale and aesthetics of the development. Mr O’Reilly was initially granted permission last year for the development of the Gaiety Centre site but Bord Pleanála overturned the decision following an appeal by An Taisce. He was granted permission for a revised proposal last November. The new plans involve building a five-storey development comprising retail units, a restaurant, offices and apartments. Mr O’Reilly has also lodged a first-party appeal against a condition of Dublin City Council’s approval, which stated that the front elevation of the development must be amended.