A roundup of today's other stories in brief.
No to demolition of Brian Boru pub
The owners of the landmark pub the Brian Boru on Prospect Road in Glasnevin have been refused permission by An Bord Pleanála to demolish the existing premises and build a mixed use commercial and residential development. An Bord Pleanála said it wasn't satisfied that the demolition of the 19th century pub "which is of some architectural and streetscape value, as well as literary associations" is justified. This site is mentioned in Ulysses and is also believed to be where Brian Boru camped before the battle of Clontarf.
Owners Hedigan's Ltd were looking to build a new pub with space to the rear for "office, media and associated uses" as well as 57 apartments and duplexes. The proposal was for a development rising to six storeys. The planning board also said the bulk, design, scale and front building line would not integrate physically or visually and would detract from the "environmental quality" of the conservation area.
Eight-storey block for corner Townsend Street in south city
Shaw Street Developments Ltd is to submit a planning application to Dublin City Council for an eight-storey office block at the corner of Shaw Street and Townsend Street in Dublin's south inner city. The developer, whose directors are Derek O'Leary and Jeremiah Ryan, is looking to demolish existing buildings on the site and build an office block with a set back penthouse level and roof terraces. There would be 3,253sq m (35,014sq ft) of office space on the seven upper floors, a restaurant at basement, ground and mezzanine level and 10 parking spaces.
Atrium office, retail complex in Cork opened by Taoiseach
The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has unveiled the Shipton Group's Atrium in Blackpool, Cork, a 13,935sq m (150,000sq ft) commercial building spread over six floors comprising 10,219sq m (110,000sq ft) of office space and 2,601sq m (28,000sq ft) of ground floor retail space,
The Atrium is the latest phase of Clayton Love's €200 million Blackpool urban regeneration scheme and brings to 65,032sq m (700,000sq ft) the amount of mixed use development in Blackpool in recent years.
Planning board gives go-ahead for Naas town centre scheme Marshalsea Property Company has been granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for a town centre retail and commercial development in Naas, Co Kildare, despite stiff local opposition. Naas Town Council's decision to grant permission for a 22,798sq m (245,395sq ft) shopping centre attracted seven third-party appeals. The developer is to build a main anchor unit, supermarket, department store, 43 shops, 233 basement car parking spaces and 269 upper car parking spaces.
