Evening Herald

A controversialredevelopment of Dublin's historic Windmill site is to go ahead after an objection was withdrawn. Heritage body An Taisce withdrew its appeal to a decision by Dublin City Council to grant permission for the scheme, located in the Digital Hub in Dublin 8. Developers P Elliot & Co now have permission to build a mixed-use development of offices, cafes, restaurants and bars on the site off Thomas Street. The plan is just one of many in the south inner city area that could transform the district in the coming years. The project will be built in blocks of not more than eight storeys. Part of the proposal entails refurbishing the vacant windmill, also known as the conical tower, on Watling Street to accommodate a restaurant and cafe.