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AN ENNIS couple who withdrew a plan- ning objection, after they were paid over €100,000 and given two free sites by a development company, may object to a €15m development by the same develop- ase
Last year, Vincent & Ann Coffey of Clonroad withdrew an objection against a €20 million housing scheme after reach- ing the deal with Luxury Homes (Gal- way) Ltd.
But, the payment did not stop the Cof- feys from successfully blocking a subse- quent application by the same developers to build a €10 million development on zoned lands in Ennis.
An Bord Pleanala upheld the Coffeys’ appeal against the decision by Clare County Council to grant planning per- mission to the company for 88 residential units on Ennis’s Quin Rd.
Now, Luxury Homes (Galway) Ltd have lodged plans with the Council for 108 two-bedroom apartments at Doora, En- eh
According to Managing Director of Luxury Homes (Galway) Ltd, Sean Cleary, the proposed new development lies “in the next field” to the development that was turned down last year, due to op- position from the Coffeys.
The deal with the Coffeys only emerged in correspondence received by An Bord Pleanala, before it rejected that develop- ment.
The Coffeys objected, arguing that their lands were used as a Knackery Yard and that if the housing was permitted, it would seriously impact on the validity of their operation.
The Coffeys were unavailable for com- ment this week. They have until Septem- ber 12 to lodge a submission with the Council.