Dublin Correspondent
Permission has been granted for a scheme involving more than 700 rental units in blocks up to 18 storeys in Dublin s north city.
An Bord Pleanála granted permission to Glenveagh Homes for the Castleforbes Strategic Housing Development (SHD) plan even though it contravened the current Dublin city development plan.
SHD plans go straight to the board as part of a fast-track system that by passes local authorities.
The plan for the eight apartment blocks and a culture building is between Sheriff Street and East Wall and was opposed by local residents because of the height, density and the fact that it will consist almost entirely of one and two-bed rental units.