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  • Permission Received for Major Replacement Mental Healthcare Facility at Grangegorman

    - 21/07/09
    A Final Grant of Permission has been issued by Dublin City Council the first major phase of the regeneration of the Grangegorman Hospital Site. The proposal involves the ... Read full story

  • Bundoran and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016 – Material Alterations Published

    - 06/08/09
    The Bundoran and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016, prepared by Tom Phillips + Associates, has reached a milestone stage towards its adoption with the Proposed Amendmen... Read full story

  • Update on Lansdowne Road Stadium (Aviva Stadium)

    - 20/08/09
    Dublin City Council issued a Notification of Decision to Grant Permission for the main ‘Aviva Stadium’ signage... Read full story

  • Adopted Bundoran and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016 – November 2009

    - 30/11/09
    The Bundoran and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016, prepared by Tom Phillips + Associates, has been adopted some four months ahead of schedule and is now in place and b... Read full story

  • Eoin Drea, Senior Economist at Tom Phillips + Associates, Co-authored Major Research Paper Published by the European Commission

    - 15/01/10
      Eoin Drea, Senior Economist at Tom Phillips + Associates, recently co-authored (with Lars Jonung) a major research paper on U.S/Europe monetary economics entitled... Read full story

  • Tom Phillips + Associates Appointment

    - 29/01/10
    The ESB appointed Tom Phillips + Associates in January 2010 as planning consultants in respect of development plan submissions and observations regarding ESB property int... Read full story

  • Retail and Commerical Leisure Capacity Study for Bangor Town Centre

    - 10/02/10
    Tom Phillips + Associates have commenced work on a Retail and Commercial Leisure Capacity Study for Bangor Town Centre in Northern Ireland.  This study is being prep... Read full story

  • Tom Phillips + Associates Visit the Aviva Stadium

    - 12/02/10
    On Thursday 11th February 2010, Tom Phillips + Associates attended a tour of the Aviva Stadium, which is nearing completion (scheduled for completion in April 2010). ... Read full story

  • The Dublin Office of Tom Phillips + Associates is Relocating

    - 15/02/10
    From Monday 1st March 2010, the Dublin office of Tom Phillips + Associates will be located at Nos. 2-3 Roger's Lane, Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. (We hope to return to ... Read full story

  • Retail and Commerical Leisure Capacity Study for Enniskillen Town Centre

    - 18/03/10
    Tom Phillips + Associates, Town Planning and Economic Consultants have just been announced as successful (together with Scott Wilson PLC) in winning the competition to un... Read full story

  • Tom Phillips as Guest Speaker on Newstalk

    - 30/03/10
    Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips + Associates, participated in a radio interview on Saturday 27th March with Mark Mortell of Newstalk on his 'Down to ... Read full story

  • Senior Economist as Guest Speaker on "Rear Vision"

    - 31/03/10
    Eoin Drea, Senior Economist in Tom Phillips + Associates, was a guest speaker on a recent edition of the weekly history programme "Rear Vision" on Australi... Read full story

  • The Aviva Stadium Opened on 14th May 2010

    - 17/05/10
    The Aviva Stadium, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 was officially opened by An Taoiseach Mr Brian Cowen TD on Friday 14th May 2010.  Tom Phillips + Associates have serve... Read full story

  • Tom Phillips Interviewed For Article in Sunday Business Post

    - 31/05/10
    Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips + Associates, was interviewed by the Sunday Business Post for an article relating to the role of Tom Phillips + ... Read full story

  • Beacon Hospital Extension Oral Hearing

    - 25/06/10
    Tom Phillips + Associates led the Applicant's Team at the recent Oral Hearing in respect of an extension to the Beacon Hospital, held on the 9th and 10th June 2010 at An ... Read full story

  • Review of the Retail Planning Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2005)

    - 28/06/10
    The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr John Gormley T.D., has decided to initiate a focused review of the Retail Planning Guidelines for... Read full story

  • Publication of Draft Guidelines on Spatial Planning and National Roads

    - 28/06/10
    On 28th June 2010, new Draft Guidelines on Spatial Planning and National Roads were published.  The aim of the Guidelines is to ensure that roads planning and policy... Read full story

  • Tom Phillips Comments on Retail Planning Guidelines Consultation Draft in Retail Intelligence Journal

    - 20/07/10
      Top Planner says RPGs should be Relaxed for New Entrants   Cap is 'restricting inward investment' - Tom Phillips   The head of Ireland's largest pla... Read full story

  • Permission Received for Major Mixed-Use Development at Ramparts Road, Dundalk

    - 27/07/10
    An Bord Pleanála granted permission on 21st July 2010 for a major mixed-use development at Ramparts Road Link Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, comprising 28,607 sq m (gro... Read full story

  • Making of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010

    - 03/08/10
      The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 was enacted at the end of last week when it was signed by the President.    The new Act is cited a... Read full story

  • The New Planning Act Recognises Importance of Regeneration - But Misses Opportunities

    - 05/08/10
      Please click here to view article by Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips + Associates on the recent adoption of the new Planning and Development ... Read full story

  • Permission Granted by An Bord Pleanála for Extension to the Beacon Hospital in Sandyford

    - 05/08/10
    An Bord Pleanála yesterday upheld the positive decision of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council by granting permission for the new Women and Children's Hospital a... Read full story

  • Permission Granted by Dublin City Council for Major Development at the D4 Hotels site in Ballsbridge

    - 10/08/10
    Dublin City Council granted permission last Thursday 5th August for the provision of a major mixed-use scheme at the D4 Hotels site in Ballsbridge.  Tom Phillip... Read full story

  • Application for the Redevelopment of Marina Commercial Park in the Cork Docklands to be Lodged

    - 11/08/10
    A planning application for a significant regeneration project involving the redevelopment of the 24 acre Marina Commercial Park in the heart of Cork City's docklands... Read full story

  • Permission Received for Major Mixed-Use Development at Arklow Main Street

    - 18/08/10
    An Bord Pleanála granted permission on 13th August 2010 for a major mixed-use development at the former Alps site, Main Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, comprisin... Read full story

  • Wicklow Times - 'Arklow Development Gets Green Light'

    - 26/08/10
    This weeks publication of the Wicklow Times has included an article on a major mixed-use development at Arklow Main Street that was granted permission by An Bord Ple... Read full story

  • Publication of National Housing Development Survey

    - 21/10/10
    Today, 21st October 2010, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government published a National Housing Development Survey and outlined actions arising fr... Read full story

  • Draft Cork County Local Area Plans to be published in November

    - 12/11/10
    On 22nd November 2010, Cork County Council will be publishing Draft Electoral Area Local Area Plans (LAPs).  The LAPs will set out specific zoning objectives for eac... Read full story

  • Draft Cork County Area Local Area Plans and 2 No. Draft Masterplans Have Been Published - Consultation Period Ends 10th January 2011

    - 25/11/10
      On 22nd November 2010, Cork County Council published their Draft Electoral Area Local Area Plans (LAPs).  The LAPs set out specific zoning objectiv... Read full story

  • Permission Granted to Amend the Permitted Trading Hours at IKEA Ballymun

    - 01/12/10
    On 24th November 2010, Fingal County Council issued a Final Grant of Permission to IKEA Ireland Limited permitting the amendment of Condition No. 7, which was a... Read full story

  • Publication of Draft Guidance Manual for Managing and Resolving Unfinished Housing Developments

    - 02/12/10
      On 1st December 2010, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Advisory Group on Unfinished Housing Developments publish... Read full story

  • Publication of the Draft Sandyford Urban Framework Plan

    - 05/01/11
    Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have published the Draft Sandyford Urban Framework Plan as proposed Variation No. 2 to the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development... Read full story

  • Planning Approval Granted for Final Phase of Corrib Gas Project Onshore Gas Pipeline

    - 20/01/11
    On 19th January 2011, An Bord Pleanála granted planning approval for the final phase of the Corrib Gas Project in the form of the onshore section of... Read full story

  • Planning Permission Granted for the Redevelopment of the Former Naas VEC

    - 14/03/11
    On 3rd March 2011, An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the Former Naas VEC, Limerick Road, Naas, Co. Kildare.  The scheme in... Read full story

  • Preparation of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019

    - 05/04/11
    Meath County Council have commenced preparation of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019.   A Strategic Issues Paper has been published and we understand th... Read full story

  • Tesco Extra Opens under the First Phase of Redeveloped Laois Shopping Centre

    - 06/05/11
    On 26th April 2011, Tesco Extra opended its doors as part of the ongoing redevelopment of Laois Shopping Centre.  This Tesco Extra is a sign... Read full story

  • Lodgement of Grangegorman SDZ Planning Scheme

    - 06/05/11
    The Grangegorman SDZ Draft Planning Scheme was lodged with the Planning Authority on Thursday 28th April 2011.  Tom Phillips + Associates was responsible for th... Read full story

  • Planning Permission Granted for the Redevelopment of the D4 Hotels' Site

    - 16/09/11
    An Bord Pleanála granted a ten year permission for the redevelopment of the D4 Hotels' site, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 on Thursday, 15th September 2011.   ... Read full story

  • Draft Cork CIty Movement Strategy

    - 17/01/13
    Cork City Council is carrying out a review of the existing traffic management system in the City Centre and have published a Draft Cork City Movement Strategy.  Th... Read full story

  • DoECLG publishes Development Contribution Guidelines for Planning Authorities

    - 22/01/13
    On 21st January 2013, the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government published Development Contribution Guidelines for Planning Authorities. ... Read full story

  • Planning Permission Granted for Medical Use in Beacon South Quarter

    - 22/01/13
    On 3rd January 2013, An Bord Pleanala Granted Permission for the change of use and amalgamation of a number of units previously permitted for retail, bank, betting office... Read full story

  • 2 No. Planning Permissions for Residential Development in Loughmacask, Kilkenny

    - 25/01/13
    On 17th January 2013, An Bord Pleanála granted a 10 year planning permission for a residential development comprising 112 No. residential units at L... Read full story

  • Planning Permission Granted for Dairy Processing and Manufacturing Facility

    - 28/01/13
    On 24th January 2013, An Bord Pleanala granted planning permission for a dairy processing and manufacturing facility by Glanbia Ingredients (Ballyragget) Limited at the I... Read full story

  • Publication of Draft Planning Scheme for SDZ at North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock

    - 25/03/13
      Dublin City Council has published a Draft Planning Scheme for the North Lotts and Grand Canal areas at the Dublin Docklands. This follows the Government decision ... Read full story

  • Rezoning of Amgen and NRH Lands

    - 15/04/13
    On Monday 8th April 2013, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council voted to rezone some 16 hectares of land at Pottery Road and Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghair... Read full story