An appeal against the transformation of a former bar in Ballybane into student accommodation has failed.
The plan would see the former Lantern demolished and replaced with a four storey building with 32 bed spaces.
Residents had raised a number of objections, including overshadowing of nearby properties and a total lack of parking spaces.
After considering an appeal against approval by City Council planners, An Coimisiún Pleanála has now ruled the project can go ahead, with some minor revisions.
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They include that the development is strictly student accommodation only, and the rooftop terrace can only be accessed between 8am and 8pm.
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