An appeal to build 55 apartments in a five-storey block on the site of Brady's pub in Castleknock has been submitted after the plans were refused permission.

The proposal faced strong local opposition and was denied due to concerns about its height, scale, mass, and parking inadequacies.

However, the appeal argues that similar larger developments were previously approved, only to be reversed by the High Court due to legal challenges from local residents.

The appeal criticizes the Planning Authority's decision to let existing low-density housing dictate development standards, claiming it contradicts proper planning principles.

Fingal County Council had refused the project on grounds of its 'monolithic' scale and overpowering effect on nearby properties, while also highlighting insufficient parking provisions.

Community objections included the project's size, privacy impacts, environmental effects from tree removal, noise pollution, and a preference for houses over apartments.

Additionally, some Talbot Downs residents are contesting land ownership through adverse possession claims.