Former champion boxer Steve Collins wants to convert retail units into apartments at shopping centre

The article discusses the ongoing challenges faced by boxer Collins in his attempts to redevelop the Corduff Shopping Centre, which was denied permission in January for a project to build 44 apartments. His company, Bertha Enterprises, recently requested to convert three empty retail units at the centre into apartments under the Planning and Development Act. Collins' past attempts to develop affordable housing on his farm also met resistance, culminating in a mixed outcome with some projects gaining approval while others faced judicial challenges.

In January, Fingal County Council rejected a plan for Corduff Shopping Centre that proposed building 44 apartments, highlighting ongoing challenges for the boxer’s developmental ambitions.

Mr. Collins is now seeking to convert three empty retail units into apartments at the shopping center, asserting that this proposal is exempt under planning rules.

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