So the deadline for submissions to An Bord Pleanala (ABP) passed last Monday at 5.30 pm. The options open to ABP are threefold: APPROVE planning permission, REFUSE planning permission, or Approve subject to conditions. ABP is required to publish its DECISION by Monday July 25th, at the latest, but it may do so before that date. Over the course of the weeks […]

In advance of the May 9th deadline for submissions (known as Observations) to An Bord Pleanála on the Hammerson-Allianz plans, Imagine Dundrum wrote a set of guidance notes to help individuals write their own submissions. You can read them here. The only opportunity for groups and individuals to comment on this major Strategic Housing Development is by making a written observation (sometimes […]

Lack of community engagement. Despite promises, and statements of a community-focused corporate ethos and commitment to place-making, the developer has failed to consult with the community in advance of lodging their plans. Timing. The 5-week public consultation period from April 5th includes 2 weeks of the Easter break for schools and colleges, when many local people will be away. In addition, the […]