Sizeable developments failed to get past planners
Monday December 08 2008
Five sizeable developments around the country were this week refused planning permission by Bord Pleanala.
In Dublin, Knightspool Ltd was refused permission for an eight-storey office block in Sandyford Industrial Estate while Cobalt Developments, headed by Eugene Larkin, was refused permission for a motor mall with 1,098 car spaces at Cruiserath and Hollywoodrath, Mulhuddart -- both in Blanchardstown.
In Naas, Rossmore Properties was refused permission for a mixed development with 14 shops and 99 homes as well as a medical centre, pub, pharmacy, takeaway and bookmakers. Rossmore's directors are Straffan-based Lawrence McKenna and his family members, Kathleen, David and Lawrence Jr.
In Thurles, Co Tipperary, Kube Developments was refused permission for 79 homes, five shops and a creche. Kube's directors are Mullingar-based Paul O'Reilly and Finbarr Stuart as well as Kildare man Seamus Dunne. Kube has been involved in a number of housing projects in Laois/Offaly.
In Dingle, Co Kerry, Mark Greally was refused permission for a retail and hotel development at Bridge Street.
Knightspool, whose directors are Thomas and Anthony Connolly, is the latest Sandyford scheme to be refused because the estate's infrastructure was considered inadequate.
- Donal Buckley Commercial Property Editor
