One-Off Home Planning Permissions Surge 12.4% in Q1 2026
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a rise in planning approvals for one-off homes in Ireland during the first quarter of 2026, despite a drop in Dublin.
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Derryroe Limited is seeking permission to modify a previously consented large-scale residential development in Ballsbridge, reducing the overall number of apartment units from 95 to 87.
At nos. 36, 38 and 40 Herbert Park and 10 Pembroke Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
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3d agoSeanad Debate: Calls for Greater Transparency in Part 8 Public Consultation3d agoDáil debate highlights planning gaps on parks and playgrounds provision3d agoDáil passes Second Stage of Strategic Gas Reserve Bill with bespoke planning pathway3d agoMinister reveals 13,120 housing commencements Jan–May 2026; Kildare sees 40% rise3d agoMinister confirms €4.1m Borris-in-Ossory wastewater upgrade; zoning-infrastructure gap remains
3d agoSeanad Debate: Calls for Greater Transparency in Part 8 Public Consultation3d agoDáil debate highlights planning gaps on parks and playgrounds provision3d agoDáil passes Second Stage of Strategic Gas Reserve Bill with bespoke planning pathway3d agoMinister reveals 13,120 housing commencements Jan–May 2026; Kildare sees 40% rise3d agoMinister confirms €4.1m Borris-in-Ossory wastewater upgrade; zoning-infrastructure gap remains
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Galway Housing Boost: Planning Permission for 360+ Homes
Planning Permission Granted for 360+ Galway Homes Galway faces a housing crunch—until now, with planning permission approved for over 360 new homes to ease the crisis. An Bord Pleanála has greenlit a significant housing scheme approval in Galway city, permitting more than 360 residences on a key urban site. The decision follows detailed review of …
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Planning Permission Shock: 500+ Newbridge Homes Blocked A massive housing project in Newbridge faces refusal, leaving over 500 homes in limbo amid fierce local opposition. Kildare County Council rejected a developer’s bid for planning permission to construct more than 500 homes on a greenfield site near Newbridge town. The decision followed months of deliberation and …
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Planning Permission Unlocks 800 Dublin Homes Struggling Dublin families face a housing crisis—until now, as major construction begins on nearly 800 new homes in Dublin 3. The Land Development Agency (LDA) has launched construction on a significant residential project in Dublin 3, featuring almost 800 homes. This development follows securing the necessary planning permission, marking …
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Commercial & Development
Ireland’s Tallest Building in Cork Gets Planning Permission
Planning Permission Greenlights Ireland’s Tallest Building in Cork Imagine Ireland’s skyline transformed—planning permission has unlocked the tallest building ever on a Cork quay, captivating onlookers as it rises dramatically. Construction crews are rapidly assembling what will become Ireland’s tallest structure along a prominent Cork quay. This ambitious project secured planning permission after navigating rigorous local …
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DUB20 Cleared as Ireland’s First Green Data Campus Ireland’s DUB20 project just secured planning permission to build the nation’s first green energy park data center. Echelon Data Centres advances construction on the DUB20 campus in Arklow, County Wicklow, at the former Irish Fertilisers Industries site in Avoca River Business Park. This 100-acre development marks Ireland’s …
Read article →New Alliance Could Ease Data Centre Planning Permission
Planning Permission Boost: New Data Centre Suppliers Alliance Irish firms face stalled data centre projects amid tight planning permission rules—until now, with a bold new alliance stepping up to fight back. The Irish Data Centre Supplier Alliance (IDCSA) launches today, uniting companies active in the data centre supply chain across Ireland. It covers key areas …
Read article →Cork’s €80m Waste Plant Earned Planning Permission Approval
Planning Permission Granted for €80m Cork Waste Plant Builders break ground on an €80m waste-to-energy facility in Cork, sparking debates on planning permission approvals for major infrastructure. Cork County Council has approved construction of the €80m waste-to-energy plant, located in Ringaskiddy. Developers secured planning permission after navigating environmental reviews and local consultations. The project aims …
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Topical & Policy
Short-Term Letting Bill to Introduce Platform Fines and Ban New Permits in Large Towns
The upcoming Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill will penalise platforms listing unpermitted properties and restrict new short-term letting permissions in towns with over 20,000 people.
Read article →Seanad Debate: Calls for Greater Transparency in Part 8 Public Consultation
Senator Teresa Costello raised concerns that public consultation on local authority Part 8 projects may be treated as a 'box-ticking exercise' with little influence on final decisions, calling for stronger accountability measures.
Read article →Dáil debate highlights planning gaps on parks and playgrounds provision
Deputies debated access to public green space and recreational facilities in residential developments, with concerns raised that parks and playgrounds are not being delivered alongside housing.
Read article →Dáil passes Second Stage of Strategic Gas Reserve Bill with bespoke planning pathway
The Dáil progressed the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026 on Second Stage on 25 June. The Bill creates a project-specific consenting pathway for a strategic gas emergency reserve facility at Cahiracon, County Clare, outside conventional planning law.
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