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‘The cost of doing business’ – Developers challenge planning objectors over ‘go-away money’

Three developers in Ireland have proceedings before the High Court alleging individuals are abusing the planning system for financial gain

Stephen Garvey, chief executive, Glenveagh, says objectors abusing the planning process ‘continue to be a nuisance to our business, costing millions of euro . . . We have been left with no option but to issue proceedings to protect our business interests’