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@rebel_city wrote:
Also, I was reading back over some of the previous posts and I got confused as regards the plans for Eglintine Street. The former An Post site is due to be developed into office space, a few stories high, and the proposed tall structure, approx 19 storys high, has been stalled/going ahead??
Project: Eglinton Street – 226 resdential units (as revised, originally 217), 30,000sq ft across 7 own-door offices, retail facilities including bulk and convenience goods, 550 underground car-parking spaces over 2-levels. Construction set to take place over 2 phases commencing in 2006, with a feature 17-storey landmark tower (70 metres) in the south-west corner of what was formerly the 3-acre An Post Sorting Facility. Purchased by the developers at a value estimated at €15m.
Developer: O’Flynn Construction
Architect: Frank O’Mahony w/ Wilson Architecture, No.5 Lapps Quay, Cork
The project was subject to a 1st Party Conditions Appeal concerning development contributions. ABP found in favour of the developer, however the subject may yet be referred by Cork City Council to the DoE and appropriate legal authrorities (?).
As for the retail issue – I think the future is looking good for Cork’s position as a primary retail and services centre, in no small part to O’Callaghan Properties. A couple of issues pose problems – not least among them ‘rent values’, naturally a landlord wll seek to maximise the possible return he/she can determine from their holdings, however I fear the exploits of some landlords may injure their own long-term activities if they’re not careful. A mre structured approach is favourable with gradual, sustainable progressions according to appropriate market conditions. Just because some tenants are willing to splash out on significant rents – this does not necessarily represent the broader sentiments of the market. Restrictive existing floorspace and excessive rental demands are maintaining some unwarranted vacanies – entrants need to be encouraged into the market (and with respect to the type of tenant willing to occupy limited floorspaces) and rental issues, once the situation is stable, can be re-evaluated. A strong city centre trading area is vital – I do believe that significant retail opportunities are capable and indeed necessary as part of an extended city centre in some docklands regions – however securing city centre dominance is a must. A city without a heart is no city at all. Steps are being made to secure this future – again, O’Callaghan Properties are close to applying for a large scheme at Academy Street occupying a block bordered by the said street, Emmet Place, Bowling Green Street and St. Patrick’s Street. Site assembly is estimated at €80m + with project development values estimated in the region of €130m to €150m. 200,000sq ft of retail space over 3-primary levels, 80 + apartments on 3 additional levels, some office provision and basement residential and loading parking. Further initiatives will concern Paul Street S.C. and Lavitts Quay/Half Moon Street. Rockfell Investments are forging ahead a retail and residential scheme at Cornmarket Street, Joe O’Donovan is believed to be assembling properties for another large scheme fronting Patrick’s Street, Grand Parade and possibly Oliver Plunkett Street – while other schemes are pitched for Grand Parade, Dunnes Stores on Patrick’s Street and so on.@daniel_7 wrote:
also just wondering does anyone have any info on the conference/event centre as its just geting anoying now with all the talk of it when there is such a need/market for it!(hopefully it will be an indoor arena like the odessy in belfast which i heard was planned for the showgrounds and which would be of much more benifit to the city)
The time is nigh. 😀
As for Munster Rugby, you can be sure the organisation are fully aware of some of the points you’ve mentioned. 😉
Some great images provided on a link highlighted by Graham Hickey, I think well worth sharing.
I apologise that I do not have the name of the copyright holder but please note this link -> http://nemesis.co.jyu.fi/~mikyrjol/photos/digital/ireland_2005/index.html as the source.
Cork Court House – speaks for itself.
The eastern elevation @ St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral – the famous ‘Golden Archangel’ notably visible. An undisputed William Burges masterpiece.
Inside St. Fin Barre’s.Another wonderful perspective of the College Gates Bridge at University College Cork – not too far away from the Lewis Glucksman Gallery. It’s setting most certainly aids the bridge’s appeal – surrounded by the dramatic cast iron gates of UCC, a cascade of weeping willows, the stillness of the Lee’s North Channel and that beautiful limestone cottage on the southern end of the bridge.
Below, the earlier posted image taken north-to-south affording a vantage of the stone cottage in daytime.
@Graham Hickey wrote:
Cork Court House has without doubt one of the finest floodlighting schemes in the country – looks spectacular on the News every night
Agreed – it does look pretty great. In some ways, one of the most unfortunate aspects of the Central Court House is its lack of a suitable vista. It’s a stunning structure which is deserving of a powerful perspective – I’ve always thought the site currently occupied by the Capitol Cineplex (and the future destination of a large retail development) would have been a wonderful location for a structure like the courthouse, providing a dramatic vantage down the length of Washington Street. Even so, I think the (costly!) renovations have been well employed. Great image too.
I’ve been long wishing to take a photographic series highlighting ‘Cork at Night’ – I think it would allow people see an often neglected dimension to many of Cork’s fine but overlooked structures. Someday, when I have time…someday…:confused:
@Coexist wrote:
Thanks lexington. You’ve been very helpful and not for the first time either.
I’m glad that they’re are people of your knowledge here to make understanding the planning process a little easier for those of us that have never been down this road before.
Do you know anything pertaining to enforcement notices.
Yes, as soon as I gather the facts I believe I may consider taking this case to An Bord pleanala.The Enforcement Notice is a vital element and if it’s lost then I feel that what seems over as a result of the retention permission may indeed have only opened another avenue for the applicants to prolong this case even further.
No problem 😉 –
regarding the enforcement notice – I suppose I’d have to see the report to be honest, I don’t know the details of the situation but I would assume that where a subsequent application was lodged and granted, even though the previous application was subject to enforcement, the more recent application would have standing over the original (???), in that in deliberating the newer application the planners would have taken into consideration the site/application history including any enforcement activity – like I said I don’t know the ins and outs of the particular situation. However, you should keep in mind that if you wish to seek an appeal, you have only about 4 weeks post the local authority decision to lodge an appeal so if that is the course of action you wish to take, make sure you don’t miss the deadline.
Cork 2005: Solas – Journey of Light
Apologises for the poor image quality. Some images of the Solas – Journey of Light event.
Stages of Life – at OCP HQ 21 Lavitts Quay, the building’s various levels and sweeping glass facade are effectively used in a display that seem to chart varying stages of life’s development from Birth at ground level, to Childhood at 1st Floor Level to Adolesence at 2nd Floor Level. Attractively coated in varying light projections
Shadon Lane – off Pope’s Quay to the north of Shandon Bridge, was stunningly decorated in a pattern of simple candles which illuminated the tiny laneway and created an extraordinary sense of continental romance – if only my image was able to convey the atmosphere sufficiently without ‘Romeo’s’ inclusion to the left!!! 😀
St. Mary’s Cathedral on Pope’s Quay looked nothing short of spectacular in a dressing of multi-spectrum light projections. The trees to the garden on the eastern elevation were individually dressed in primary colour light with a beautiful ‘Olympic Torch’ style fire in the foreground.
🙂 O’Callaghan Properties are to apply for an additional block as part of their Lancaster Quay development on the former Jurys Doyle site. A new 7-storey block containing 30 apartments (12 x 1-bedroom units and 18 x 2-bedroom units) over retail and ATM facilities are destined for the site area previously designated to the 9-storey Block A – which was removed by ABP following appeal. The appeal conditions however did allow for the possibility of a further application on the site at a later date – and it would now seem OCP are taking the opportunity in hand.
Image showing Block A – hightlighted in red – which was removed on appeal. The new 7-storey proposal is set to replace the original 9-storey block element
Cork 2005: Solas – Journey of LightApologises for the poor image quality. Some images of the Solas – Journey of Light event.
Stages of Life – at OCP HQ 21 Lavitts Quay, the building’s various levels and sweeping glass facade are effectively used in a display that seem to chart varying stages of life’s development from Birth at ground level, to Childhood at 1st Floor Level to Adolesence at 2nd Floor Level. Attractively coated in varying light projections
Shadon Lane – off Pope’s Quay to the north of Shandon Bride, was stunningly decorated in a pattern of simple candles which illuminated the tiny laneway and created an extraordinary sense of continental romance – if only my image was able to convey the atmosphere sufficiently without ‘Romeo’s’ inclusion to the left!!! 😀
St. Mary’s Cathedral on Pope’s Quay looked nothing short of spectacular in a dressing of multi-spectrum light projections. The trees to the garden on the eastern elevation were individually dressed in primary colour light with a beautiful ‘Olympic Torch’ style fire in the foreground.The manner in which structures were brough to life via simple lighting techniques is certainly remarkable – and the effect was exceptional in this circumstance.
See comparison of St. Mary’s Cathedral below: (the daylight images are copyright of Archiseek.com)
@Jcal wrote:
Hello all, I am new to this forum, can any one tell me if it ispossible to get a guide to general planning regulations for one off houses. For example a booklet or web site that lists criteria such as min. distance from road center to house , min. dist from streams, overhead power lines etc, Also is there any info available on what grounds one can lodge an objection to proposed developments.
thank you.Homebond have publications available on appropriate guidelines for house building with some consideration to general planning law and DoE guidelines.
Also, many Local Authority’s publish journals giving a rough guide to housing requirements (e.g. Cork County Council, Galway County Council and I think Meath County Council have such publications available at various news outlets).
Contact your local authority for such guidelines.
As for objections, it depends on your situation or relation to the subject proposal.
@Leesider wrote:
Just saw that the planned UCC IT building has got funding from the government, hopefully this means a start date for construction will come soon. Anyone know when we can expect this?
Design Team
Scott Tallon Walker (Architects)
Project Management Ltd. (Mechanical and Electrical Engineers)
Arup Consulting Engineers (Civil and Structural Engineers)
PKS (Quantity Surveyors)A contractor is yet to be appointed. Planning runs out in 2007.
The proposed IT Building received planning in July 2002 and is to be located on a site on the Western Road which was formerly the Cork Greyhound Track. The strategic location of the site will present UCC with an opportunity to provide a western gateway to the campus on Western Road and its adjacency to the River Lee will allow a riverside walk to be built providing good access to other parts of the campus. The new Medical, Nursing, Therapies & Créche Complex at Brookfield will also be linked via a new bridge connecting the IT Building site to the Brookfield site. The Building comprises 3 floors with a total floor area of 15, 870m 2. Once completed it will accommodate the department of Computer Science and Microelectronic Engineering. The population of the Building will be in the region of 2,000 during the peak academic year.
The one time I didn’t have a proper camera on me…
…but I will try to get a few images up at some stage. Well done to all involved – the Solas: Journey of Light event held along Lavitts Quay, Shandon Bridge, Pope’s Quay and Christy Ring Bridge was an imaginative and colourful display which effectively utilised the existing infastructure and buildings surrounding the noted quaysides. Among the buildings participant in the event were Cork Opera House, No.17 Lavitts Quay, 21 Lavitts Quay, the William Clarke Building, St. Marys Cathedral (to great effect) and the Cork Civic Centre (Cork2005HQ). It’s genuinely amazing how simply use of light can highlight not only the city at night, but enhance structures which are often lost at night in the ability to be appreciated. It draws the question – would some areas of the city benefit from such imagination year round? Effective lighting schemes can enhance the nature of a city and its structural elements to a great extent.
Again, congratulations to all involved – including some regular users of this site! Good show. 😉
Must say the GPO on Oliver Plunkett Street looks very well lately since its refurbishment – next time I’m out and about I must try and get a snapshot of it.
Meanwhile, the refurbishment and redevelopment of the Old Mill on Father Matthew Quay is steaming ahead t great effect. It’s encouraging to see such an effective reuse of such long neglected structures and a tasty blend between old and new. The same may be said for the incoporation of No.17/18 Parnell Place into the new Pitwood hotel (in appeal).
@Thomond Park wrote:
A good observation but analysing the style of langauge below it is not hard to see why.
Indiscriminate cheerleading will always be a problem.
Learning to be concise would be a start, like architecture debate is about quality and not quantity]https://archiseek.com/content/showthread.php?t=2134&page=37[/url]
Would you please at least leave your posts intact as opposed to editing them 5 months later.
Thomond Park,
rather than adequately respond to the topics at heart, as you said was your original intention, I see you have taken the route which allows you get a nice dig in at myself – I’m sure you’ve been itching for an excuse to do so. I’m still trying to figure you out sir, as you vary wildly from making some excellent and well-received contributions – even with respect to Cork issues and with which I very genuinely endorse, like that of the Pedestrian Bridges of Cork thread…
@lexington wrote:
This thread is based on an idea put forward by Thomond Park – and I think it’s a great one. It would be nice hear to discuss the many pedestrian bridges that traverse the Lee as well as others, such as the so-called ‘Pink Link’ bridge which crossed the N8 near Glanmire – all our worthy of a mention.
Most notably, bridges such as the wonderful Daly’s “Shakey” Bridge and Mardyke Pedestrian Bridge spring to mind – but their are many more from which to discuss. I’ll have some images up soon – but all contributions are greatfully received.
…to snide comments such as the guff in the press thread:
@Thomond Park wrote:
Bollox I asked to see a copy of this more than 12 hours ago,
I’ve seen a million commercially generated images and all I’m asking for is one scanned image and this proves impossible.
If I was landlord I’d set a deadline before closing a certain free space.
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@Thomond Park wrote:
But the lesson has got to be learned about abusing groups of people, some of the discussion in relation to old age pensions and childrens allowance being removed demeans everyone.
Your critiques of me (whether direct or indirect) and the Cork threads are interestingly contradicted by such posts you have made on Boards.ie – like below:
@Thomond Pk wrote:
The look at the state of Cork thread like, is one of the greatest acheivments in on-line discussion in the history of Irish web discussion, I know because I made significant contributions to a rival thread that now sits at 171,000 views.
The look at the state of Cork like thread was an amazing mish-mash of discussion with everything from conservation, development, architecture, street layout, traffic, airports discussed. Where it fell down was that certain contributors were a little eager to see projects gain planning consent quickly and without comment from third parties, some individuals although not many went a little far in their criticism of particular groups and even individuals. I am proud to say that I amongst others challenged these individuals and had remarks withdrawn voluntarily or simply agreed to disagree. The only annoying part about it is that the thread would take about five hours to read and that the v-bulletin software doesn’t lead to specific pages in the search function.
Even from the private messages you have sent me in the past – your position seems conflicting at times.
In trying to understand your bitterness, I have assessed a number of considerations which may justify your position – some sensical, others seem a little far fetched. Since your apparent ‘turn’ on me and the Cork threads (well at least the 2 that concern development) – I have been monitoring your input and comments, on so many occassions with which I could have easily picked you up on – like the comments quoted above, I have not ~ and most certainly, this is not the thread to do so.
You have singled out particular comments made by me (without consideration for the larger context in which they were posted) and failed to identify the tones of other comments made in response to my input – which to say the least, were not exactly unbiased or positive in tone. However, that is another issue on which I tried to leave it not confrontational (I refer to my last comments in my last reply to Devin). I would like to think I can amend some of the comments I may have made which he found offensive, and likewise.
Thomond Park – you seem to have either spent a lot of time researching comments I’ve made by either trawling through a thread you yourself commented takes forever to do so – either that, or I conclude that you’ve harboured it for the right opportunity. With reference to that particular post you highlight, that concerned a comment I made stating a quite genuine question whether or not people in anti-highrise communities would object to a church of equal or greater height (as a comparitive to other building heights) were it proposed. I did, at the time of those inaccurate articles (articles since proven inaccurate and false) alter that post until such a time that I could review the comments apparently made on the subject thread and so that I could investigate the claims – I did write a rebuttal and proof of the inaccuracy of the article claims – which took even defensive responses such as those made by Diaspora and quotes not even on this site at all and twisted them to attack the site (as a whole). For the comment you highlight, I did take full responsibility – but at any stage, it was never meant as a dig to the group, it was a genuine query (take that as you will). I believe a great deal of the rebuttal I posted was in the end adopted by Paul Clerkin and posted here -> https://archiseek.com/cork.html as part of his defensive of the site. And quite rightly. If this is the issue with which you have a problem – I’d be curious to know.
Furthermore, Thomond Park – in my capacity, I have tried to expand my contributions beyond development threads. Development is my area of understanding – but this site is very much a learning tool and I am greatful for what I have learned since my participation, I have tried to translate that learning more and more into a number of articles I have written for publications beyond this website. Furthermore, I have toned down my own hardline stance (which was partially initial ignorance to be blunt) and generally resort to making news posts rather than comments – you yourself have commented on the fact that such comments do not appear so much on threads like the Cork threads:
@Thomond Park wrote:
…some of the discussion in relation to old age pensions and childrens allowance being removed demeans everyone. It has stopped over recent months and the timing of the article surprised me…….
Furthermore, I have tried to push more architectural awareness into the development threads –
some recent examples
https://archiseek.com/content/showpost.php?p=43610&postcount=1133
https://archiseek.com/content/showpost.php?p=43223&postcount=1084
https://archiseek.com/content/showpost.php?p=43515&postcount=1122although I do recognise they predominantly centre on development (which was represented by Paul Clerkin‘s recent name change of the latest thread). For my own part, I try generally in other threads I contribute to keep it more focused in line with architectural issues – but my discipline is not rooted in pure architecture and I comment generally on my area of understanding which is beyond this. That said, my interest in architecture is an increasingly developing one – and the reason I became interested and by extension involved in these forums was based on my interest of the subject. I’m still learning and have much further to go, I know that, whether concerning the content of my posts, the way in which I post them or my insight into various topics architectural or so related.
Rather than continue on pointing fingers and backlashing – I don’t wish to protract this discussion on this thread any further. You have made your points, I have responded – if you do have issues with me and you feel the need to air them – by all means contact me whether through PM or e-mail. You can let it rip there and I will listen. I don’t understand why you would dilute your good input with the need to dig me or my opinions in a non-constructive manner – you critique my comments on a topic and yet don’t add any yourself to the topic matter, why is that? Are you above it? Curious. You can be such a great contributor let down by a very strange sense of petty behaviour – I’m no dear myself, especially on first beginning to partake in Archiseek.com – but I am aware and trying to improve. I do not initiate specific targetting of users on these forums (if you wish to point out my early issues with An Taisce – may I point out that on agreement with you (I believe) I do not make damaging references to the organisation anymore]https://archiseek.com/content/showpost.php?p=15190&postcount=1[/url]
Sincerely, and quite genuinely,
Lex
I like the multi-faceted nature of traditional Irish towns, its what distinguishes them and provides a sense of character. How dull would a place like Kinsale or even Galway city centre if it was a planned grid of verticals and horizontals.
However, are you saying that in terms of prospective town development we should have a more structured approach to their format? I undertstand that adding on a little here and there subject to how a town grows can make way for a right old mess when it comes to the layout of any urban area – and essentially poor planning allows such naturally evolving aspects eat into our greenspace as well with no true sense of definition between landscapes – but still I suppose it was that sort of development that allowed character to establish in places like I mentioned above.
A good example of how a naturally evolving ‘town’ (city) was taken and formatted into a more structured approach is that of the Eixample district in Barcelona. (see below):
The old city centre is found within the navy-line divide, while the Eixample district can be seem outside the divide. The map displays a clear variation in the planning techniques – that is from none to a grid system. In terms of traffic management and navigation, of course there is a good argument for that type of layout in strategic planning terms, but it also leads to a sense of monotony. Organised boredom. Having said that, good planning can accommodate a mix of layouts and streetscapes decorated with appropriately located and well designed buildings can break-up the sense of monotony such formats can often lay victim to.
@Coexist wrote:
What I meant to say is is it possible to be able to view a planners report to see in effect how they reached their decision?
The planning report generally outlines the process through which a decision was made – i.e. problems cited and the recommendation through which a decision is derived in the event of such issues. Some reports online may only state conditions – in this case, it is worth a trip to the planning office where the full records of events should be available within the planning report.
Re: a further application, if reasoning behind the initial conditions aren’t addressed, reapplying will generally ensure the same outcome conditions as the previous application – and as such, it’s a waste of your own money. I would recommend that you assess the conditions and if you’re not satisfied with them, approach the remedies to the application with respect to the conditions – if re-application outcomes still do not suit your motives, there is always the option of appealing the conditions to An Bord Pleanala, provided you have a good case to argue the conditions.
😀 I know this is something I’ve been touching on for quite some time now, and even now, I post this carefully – so take it ‘speculatively’. 😉
In late 2004, Howard Holdings and investor Joe O’Donovan jointly purchased Wilton S.C. in the suburb of Bishopstown for a figure equal to approx. €124m from Tesco (who as it stands bought the S.C. 2-years earlier in 2002 from the Irish Pension Fund Property Unit Trust for an estimated €85m). The deal signified the largest single commercial investment purchase in Ireland that year and left Tesco with a profit understood to be in the region of €22m (following deductions of their expansion costs) – even sweeter for Tesco, the sale did not include their newly added 42,000sq ft store, nor the 9 new units that formed part of the centre’s expansion. In 2002, the entire S.C. pre-expansion, the centre is allegedly produced a rental income in the region of €2.8 million per annum, however rent reviews on most units were enacted in 2004 before the sale to Howard Holdings/Joe O’Donovan. Even so, with the loss of the Tesco and 9-new units, rental returns were not believed to be significantly greater than noted by the 2002 figures – with casual estimates pitched at anywhere between €2.9m and €3.9m (give or take). Both Howard Holdings and Joe O’Donovan claimed the purchase was merely for purposes of investment – however it is known that Roches Stores, one of the centre’s main tenants, had been assessing options on its store by means of expansion or renewal. Early reports suggested regular partner, Newenham Mulligan Architects had been contacted about drawing up ideas on how best such a renewal could be realised at the store as Roches commence a store-wide revision scheme to comply with the new store image established by the company’s Henry Street operation (as a consequence, speculation about a revision project is also ripe concerning the company’s Patrick Street store!) – the outcome of this investigation was undetermined. Beyond that, many analysts were curious about the level of expenditure afforded on the centre’s purchase given that even at the top rental income estimate, it would take approx. 30-years to clear borrowings – however, alternatively, Howard/Joe O’Donovan may seek to sell off the centre, but the level of profit attained from any prospective sale had many analysts wondering whether or not such margins would justify the amount of money originally spent on the centre’s purchase in the first place. It seem clear to many, that the purchase represented something far greater – a prime, large and well-positioned site with easy access to one of Cork’s busiest arteries (the South Ring) and in one of Cork’s most affluent suburbs – development potential was ripe.
Since the purchase, a number of employees with various retaillers in the centre have reported what they believe to be ‘site investigations’. Indeed, such activity is also reported by another professional source but won’t clarify the nature of the investigations. Another source has outlined options but won’t specify which exactly is likely or not…? One option outlined states as follows:
A large mixed-use development which will include an expansion to the core retail activities at Wilton Shopping Centre, Bishopstown, Cork. The redevelopment will concern the following: a retail expansion on a number of levels which will include
1. additional units
2. a new anchor unit for Roches Stores to be approached with a view to partial vertical expansion allowing the new facility to conform to the new Roches Stores operational philosophy – of which will include a number of concession outlets, new cafe, new cosmetics department, new home utilities department, new fashion provisions. The new facility will be catered for at the expense of the developers and let under a renegotiated long-term lease to the tenant.
3. additional levels with allowance for further community associated activities/food outlets/further retail units etc
4. a new supermarket (SuperValu) with an extended floorspace and individual access.
5. underground car-parking (over 1,000 spaces to be relocated in basement facilities – possibly new loading facilities). [centre expansion will partially take place over existing car-park areas to the east and west of the centre]
6. Refurbishment to the existing facilities of the centre.In addition, further redevelopment options will include:
1. some office space
2. community service facilities
3. a revised infastructure to ease potential congestion – this may also include new access points.
4. possible green-space provision associated with public usage – again perhaps over basement and store roof-top expansions utilsing the topography of the site efficiently.
The other outlines are very sparse – but they do indicate that any redevelopment, which will be phased, will likely include more elements than simply retail. The possibility for some residential elements also exists.
How will this affect Joe O’Donovan’s retail options in the city centre? (i.e. Grand Parade/Patrick’s Street) – it remains to be seen. How will planners react in light of the fact that the €150m expansion will add another heavy retail counterweight to the city centre in an area already heavily trafficked? There are a number of justifications that can be made for any prospective proposal – but before we get ahead of ourselves, we should perhaps wait and see what comes of all this talk.
@Coexist wrote:
Tipperary North.
I like their new Civic Offices by the way.
If you visit this link here -> http://www.tipperarynorth.ie/iPlan/InternetEnquiry/rpt_QueryBySurForRecLoc.asp
And enter the planning application number in: Planning Number section, the appropriate file should come up. To read the report scroll down the page to View Conditions and the planning report should open in a new browser window and as a Microsoft Word Document (.doc) file.
@A-ha wrote:
The Retail Park.
Currys and PC World will be taking up 2 of the units – but off the top of my head I don’t have the names for the other units.
@Coexist wrote:
I read the Bord Pleanala page http://www.pleanala.ie/public2.html but basically I’m looking to know if I can view a planner’s report that was decided upon a few days ago by my local authority planning department. This wouldn’t have gone to An Bord Pleanala.
Thanks for the info.
Once an application has been decided upon, you are entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 1998 to view a report by a planner. You simply have to visit the Local Authority Planning Office and request the planning application number. Which L.A. are you interested in out of curiosity may I ask?
