Two peat extraction firms have been refused permission to appeal a significant finding their activities are no longer exempt development. Two peat extraction firms have been refused permission to appeal a significant finding their activities are no longer exempt development. Peat extraction firms say court judgement would bring the industry to "a standstill"The companies had claimed the finding would effectively bring the industry to "a standstill" with implications for some 11,000 jobs while planning applications are put in train. He found a "sound legal basis" for the Board's decision the firms required an Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment for the works. Both companies sought permission to appeal but their applications were refused on Friday by the judge.

Source: Irish Independent December 07, 2018 17:37 UTC