An Bord Pleanála chairperson blocked release of controversial board records despite legal obligation
The Bord Pleanála (ABP) chairperson blocked the release of controversial board minutes despite ABP’s legal obligations.
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An Bord Pleanála director assigned herself Dermot Bannon-designed development in own neighbourhood
An Bord Pleanála’s (ABP) director of planning assigned herself a planning appeal in her own neighbourhood. Celebrity architect Dermot Bannon represented the applicants, who were ultimately successful in having restrictions on their proposed extension overturned.
An Bord Pleanála planning director signed off strategic housing applications submitted by husband’s clients
The Bord Pleanála (ABP) director of planning signed off on three major housing developments brought by her husband’s clients. One of the developments is located just 500 metres from her north Dublin home.
An Bord Pleanála board ordered inspector to delete condition restricting luxury apartment development
The Bord Pleanála (ABP) board told an inspector to delete sections of her report that would have required a property developer to significantly alter its plans for a south Dublin apartment development.
An Bord Pleanála deputy chairperson Paul Hyde was nominated to board by defunct organisation
An Bord Pleanála (ABP) deputy chairperson Paul Hyde was nominated to the board by an organisation that didn’t legally exist. The news raises questions as to whether Hyde was ever legally appointed to the board.