Clarence Hotel Planning Decision

Dublin City Council approved the development plan for the Clarence Hotel in Dublin, owned by members of the band U2.

However, the council's own city conservation architect, Clare Hogan, had advised a refusal in her report -- stating that the planned development did not meet legal requirements.

She expressed concern that the band was unable to provide "exceptional circumstances" to demolish four neighbouring listed buildings -- as required under the Planning and Development Act 2000.

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Pictures of Clarence Hotel redevelopment released (Village Magazine, 19 January 2007)