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31/05/2022
High Court Upholds Casement Park Planning Approval
The High Court has upheld the Casement Park planning approval, rejecting the opposition case brought by the Mooreland and Owenvarragh Residents' Association.
Nicola Mallon, in her role as Infrastructure Minister, had granted planning permission for the third and final project of the Regional Stadia Programme in 2021. The residents group had objected to the size of the development and its impact on the surrounding area.
Welcoming the court ruling to uphold planning approval Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, who has responsibility for sport, said: "I am pleased with the court's ruling today which means that my department can continue its work at pace to deliver a new stadium at Casement Park.
"I attended the action-packed Ulster Final between Derry and Donegal at St Tiernach's Park, Clones at the weekend and I look forward to Casement Park hosting such sporting finals in the future.
"My Department will continue to engage with the GAA and other stakeholders to get Casement built."
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd added: "I welcome the decision by Mr Justice Humphreys who has upheld the decision to approve the Casement Park redevelopment. I hope today signals a way forward for Casement Park.
"The redevelopment of this stadium will unlock a brighter future for west Belfast and beyond. It will not only provide the much needed, modern facilities required for Gaelic games in Belfast and for the Ulster GAA family but it will also provide many other economic and social benefits for the local community and local businesses."
Nicola Mallon, in her role as Infrastructure Minister, had granted planning permission for the third and final project of the Regional Stadia Programme in 2021. The residents group had objected to the size of the development and its impact on the surrounding area.
Welcoming the court ruling to uphold planning approval Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, who has responsibility for sport, said: "I am pleased with the court's ruling today which means that my department can continue its work at pace to deliver a new stadium at Casement Park.
"I attended the action-packed Ulster Final between Derry and Donegal at St Tiernach's Park, Clones at the weekend and I look forward to Casement Park hosting such sporting finals in the future.
"My Department will continue to engage with the GAA and other stakeholders to get Casement built."
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd added: "I welcome the decision by Mr Justice Humphreys who has upheld the decision to approve the Casement Park redevelopment. I hope today signals a way forward for Casement Park.
"The redevelopment of this stadium will unlock a brighter future for west Belfast and beyond. It will not only provide the much needed, modern facilities required for Gaelic games in Belfast and for the Ulster GAA family but it will also provide many other economic and social benefits for the local community and local businesses."
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