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North docks plan takes conservative approach

Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2001 / January 31 2001: North docks plan takes conservative approach

If the controversy over Spencer Dock illustrated anything, itwas that there is still a great sensitivity in Dublin about where high, bulky buildings should be located - or, indeed, whether the city needs them at all. Not long after An Bord Pleanála's decision last July to refuse planning permission for the overblown master plan commissioned by Treasury Hold ings, the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) commissioned a draft planning scheme for the north docks. Its publication yesterday has been eagerly awaited by developers. Once it is finally adopted, anyone interested in building in the area will be able to avail of a fast-track planning process under which any proposal that complies with the scheme can go ahead without objection.

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