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Planning permissions for Irish homes rise by 60 per cent in second quarter

Friday 18 September 2026

The number of residential units approved for planning permission in Ireland grew by 60 per cent during the second quarter of the year.

The number of homes granted planning permission in Ireland increased by 60 per cent in the second quarter of the year, according to a report by the Irish Independent.

The increase reflects residential planning decisions recorded during the three-month period. Further detailed breakdowns of the figures, including regional distributions or specific categories of housing units, were not provided in the initial release. The statistics outline the ongoing activity within the Irish planning system as documented in the second quarter.

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