Irish Planning Issues

C Doyle

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smashey

If it is an unauthorised development and the council become aware of it, the developer will most likely apply for a retention. You need to check that the change wasn't approved as a minor amendment to the original grant.

C Doyle

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smashey

15% of the total site area has to be used as "open area". 330m sq. doesn't sound like a lot but you would need to take it in context of what the overall area is. Generally, the councils try to resolve these issues locally before going to court.

C Doyle

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smashey

You're getting into dodgy territory with that statement. 10m isn't much to try to put a house on.

smashey

Starangely enough, that sounds normal. Public notices for FI's like this are put in the relevant newspapers as required by the local authority and clearly marked as containing "significant further information". That's that end covered. An Bord Pleanala's decision is final.

smashey

The objectors will be notifies directly of the Council's decision in the first instance with the details on how to appeal attached.

smashey

The only reason ABP were involved was your objection and appeal. Ergo, it was taken on board.