Richard Barrett

Planning appeals: When developers are the ones offering go-away money

Builder approached resident in 2018 with offer of cash incentive to withdraw objection to west Dublin co-living scheme

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 06:00

‘Age friendly’ apartment scheme in Blackrock gets go-ahead

Move comes despite appeals from five locals

Thu May 02 2024 - 18:07

Bartra Capital developers play monopoly with Ballsbridge block

Greens clash with Simon Coveney ... and Conor McGregor

Sun Apr 14 2024 - 06:00

Johnny Ronan’s rollercoaster career takes another dip

Reliance on expensive private equity funding created problems as value of commercial property assets fell post-Covid

Sat Nov 25 2023 - 06:00

Pat Kenny loses battle against five-storey nursing home plan

Broadcaster and neighbours had cited concern for local badgers in objections but An Bord Pleanála overrules council refusal for Bartra scheme

Mon Jul 10 2023 - 19:53

Richard Barrett’s Bartra seeks occupier for new Dublin docklands office

The Sidings on Clanwilliam Terrace, due for completion in the second quarter of 2024, will extend to 215,278sq ft of LEED Platinum space

Wed Jun 07 2023 - 05:35

‘The future of Dublin is not in glass towers, 20 or 30 storeys high’

John Bruder is trying to bring back the concept of living over the shop, with 45 apartments built above the Frascati shopping centre in Blackrock

Fri Apr 07 2023 - 12:30

Growing unease over Chinese domination of applications to Irish ‘golden visa’ scheme

Anxiety in Government as all but 41 of 1,316 applications last year came from people in China amid geopolitical tumult

Tue Feb 07 2023 - 05:00

Bartra secures €4.15m from sale of south Dublin residential site

Red Rock Developments to pursue plan for 26 high-end homes at Woodlands Park in Blackrock

Wed Jan 25 2023 - 05:50

Developer Bartra criticises councils ‘prohibiting’ large housing projects

Bartra claims council local area plans blocking developments are ‘not fit for purpose’

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:05

National College of Ireland closing in on €50m Dublin docklands deal

NCI in talks to acquire Central Bank office block to facilitate expansion of IFSC campus

Tue May 17 2022 - 14:00

Execution of four IRA leaders illustrated the extent of Civil War bitterness

Government opted for official reprisal for the murder of Sean Hales TD

Tue May 10 2022 - 05:07

Retired judge claims Blackrock build-to-rent scheme ‘will wreck the place’

Bartra scheme would ‘cause chaos’ in area, Patrick J McMahon and Ann McMahon claim

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 20:45

Bartra refused planning permission for Tallaght nursing home and apartment scheme

Second setback for developer as proposal ruled to contravene local plan

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 16:30

Bartra plans Blackrock build-to-rent scheme for older people

Project includes roof-top hot tubs

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 03:00

Planning battle over Bulloch Harbour continues as appeals lodged

Richard Barrett’s Bartra has lodged an appeal against Dalkey planning refusal

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 16:30

Dublin City Council refuses permission for Tolka development

Bartra Property (Broombridge) lodged plans for the scheme comprising 7,353sq m of office accommodation and 71 apartments

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 02:30

Council rejects Bulloch Harbour redevelopment plan

Pat Kenny among residents to object to Bartra mixed-use scheme plan for Dalkey site

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 17:27

Central Bank cuts price of Dublin docklands offices to €105m

Central Bank looks to offset €205m pre-pandemic purchase of Dublin Landings blocks

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 06:00

Bulloch Harbour scheme to ‘enhance public realm’, says Bartra

Proposal will remove ‘eye sore’, according to Richard Barrett-led company

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 15:45

Bartra submits new Bulloch Harbour redevelopment plan

Planning row set to be reignited after fresh plans lodged for Dalkey harbour

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 16:28

Appeals board turns down Bartra’s 74-unit Kilmainham apartment scheme

An Bord Pleanála refuses planning permission for eight-storey development

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 19:23

Hammerson to seek planning permission for 889 apartments in Dundrum

Gannon looks for go-ahead for 2,728 homes in Malahide

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 18:38

Bord Pleanála gives green light to 1,047 homes at O’Devaney Gardens site

One apartment block is 14 storeys and exceeds height limit for the area

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 17:01

Developer urged lower investment in cash-for-residence scheme

Bartra also warned donations to charities via scheme are hit by fees and commissions

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 05:15

Permission granted for controversial €25m Ballsbridge co-living scheme

Board ignored recommendation of own inspector that approval for project be refused

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 09:47

Destination Ireland: wealthy immigrants pay their way via cash for visas scheme

Chinese citizens form the vast majority of investors in scheme that has raised over €1 billion since 2012

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00

Bartra seeks €3.8m for Donegal Boardwalk Resort

Sale comprises 27 holiday villas, restaurant, bar and function room on Wild Atlantic Way

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 06:00

Bartra to lodge plans for €400m O’Devaney Gardens scheme

Development consists of 1,047 residential units across 10 blocks up to 14 storeys tall

Sat May 15 2021 - 05:11

Bowled over: Stillorgan Leisureplex to be demolished

Ireland’s first bowling alley, built in 1963, to make way for apartment scheme

Thu May 06 2021 - 19:22

PwC Dublin docklands HQ being readied for €265m sale

Middle Eastern investors paid record €242m to acquire One Spencer Dock offices in 2016

Wed May 05 2021 - 06:00

Henley Bartra seeks €9.3m for Citywest offices and warehouse

Joint venture involving developer Richard Barrett acquired 2050 Orchard Ave in 2019

Wed May 05 2021 - 05:45

Developer Johnny Ronan plans new assault on London property market

Seen & Heard: Bank bonuses; Abercrombie closes; and Deliveroo driver windfall

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 12:49

Bartra lobbied to cut cash-for-residency sum to lure more investors

Scheme payment unchanged at €1m despite claim €500,000 would be more attractive

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 05:10