Mixed-use scheme for Swords: Michael Wright of the Wright Bar Group is looking for planning permission from Fingal County Council to build an office and entertainment complex beside Airside Retail Park in Swords, Co Dublin. The development would comprise two blocks; one is to be three storeys with a bar, two restaurants, a coffee shop and a nightclub. The second three-storey over basement block with penthouse level would have retail, offices, a roof garden and a basement car-park with 237 spaces.
Large development for D2 site
The Richmond Partnership is looking for planning permission from Dublin City Council for a 11,241sq m (120,997sq ft) residential and commercial development on Richmond Street South in Dublin 2 which would involve demolishing 3-6, 7b and 9 Richmond Street South, and a gym building, as well as a modern rear extension to 11/12 Richmond Street South. The mixed-use development would have shops, offices, a creche and 101 apartment within three five and six-storey blocks over a basement car-park with 92 spaces.
Green light for 88 apartments
An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to a development of around 88 apartments in three blocks off Ravensdale Road in East Wall, Dublin 3 despite opposition from a local resident. But the number of apartments permitted was less than the 101 apartments originally sought.
Tralee mosque appealed
Tralee residents are opposing a proposal by the Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre to convert a house in Killerisk Road into a mosque. Two groups of locals have appealed to An Bord Pleanála, citing that any development in the area would increase the already heaving traffic on the road since the opening of Manor Business Park. "With the passage of time, the attendance at this mosque will probably increase sharply from what is envisaged right now," said one appeal. It went on to say that the Cork Muslim Society is seeking more suitable premises "as so many complaints were made to the corporation regarding the manner which the Muslims park their cars when they attend the mosque".
