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€770M Boost: Planning Permission Made Easier for Irish Homes
Planning Permission Boost: €770m Housing Finance to Accelerate Irish Build Housing finance availability remains a pressing concern as builders seek planning permission to meet Ireland’s growing demand for homes. Activate Capital, supported by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and global firm KKR, has committed €770 million to fund residential developments across Ireland. This significant …
NewsKildare Club’s Expansion Plans: Seeking Key Planning Permission
Kildare GAA Club Seeks Planning Permission for New Gym Construction Facing limited training space, a Kildare GAA club submits planning permission to expand its facilities and support player development. Round Towers GAA Club, located in Kildare town, has formally applied to Kildare County Council for planning permission to build a new gym at Saint Brigid’s …
NewsIreland’s Planning Permission Sparks Developer Debate
Planning Permission Controversy: New Housing Plan Criticised as Favouring Big Developers Concern rises over a new housing plan perceived to prioritise large developers, stirring debate about planning permission fairness in Ireland. The recent housing plan introduced amid efforts to accelerate home building has sparked opposition claims that it primarily benefits big developers over smaller builders …
NewsNorthern Ireland’s Construction Rebound: Planning Permission Surge
Planning Permission Outlook for NI Construction Recovery Northern Ireland’s construction sector is rebounding after a turbulent 2025, with new project starts and planning permission activity on the rise. Despite a challenging start to the year, the latest industry forecasts show a strong recovery in Northern Ireland’s construction market. Total project starts dipped just 2% in …
Dundrum Planning Permission Delays: Impact on Housing Crisis
Planning Permission Sparks Housing Debate in Dundrum, South Dublin Stalled planning permission in Dundrum is intensifying as locals and developers clash over housing development amid Dublin’s growing demand. Dundrum, a south Dublin suburb once known for its village atmosphere, has become a focal point in the city’s housing crisis due to delayed approval of a …
Planify: A New Tool for Navigating Planning in Ireland
Planify.ie has emerged as a modern platform designed to simplify Ireland’s planning system and make it easier to explore and understand. The service brings nationwide planning data into one place, offering clear search tools, interactive visuals, and straightforward access to information that can often feel time-consuming to track down. One of the notable features is …
41,000 Unstarted Apartments: Planning Permission Bottleneck
41,000 Apartments With Planning Permission Lie Idle Thousands of apartments sit unused despite having planning permission, highlighting a major bottleneck in Ireland’s housing delivery. Recent figures reveal that up to 41,000 apartments across Ireland have received planning permission but remain unstarted. This backlog represents a significant portion of the country’s housing pipeline, with many schemes …
NewsPlanning Permission Slows Home Movers in Ireland
Planning Permission Affects Home Movers Amid Ireland’s Housing Shortage Fewer home movers are being approved for mortgages as Ireland’s housing shortage tightens the planning permission landscape, impacting supply and demand. The ongoing shortage of available homes in Ireland is causing a marked slowdown in mortgage approvals for those looking to move, with planning permission processes …
News€1.5B Grid Investment Boosts Ireland’s Planning Permission
Ireland’s €1.5 Billion Grid Investment Bill Advances Planning Permission Prospects Ireland’s government has advanced major electricity infrastructure legislation designed to modernise the national grid and unlock housing development opportunities across the country. The Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025 represents a cornerstone investment framework that will channel €1.5 billion into ESB Networks over the next five …
Bray Development Faces Planning Permission Delays
Planning Permission Risk for Bray Housing Development Due to Access Bridge Costs A crucial Bray housing scheme faces potential delays as the Department expresses significant concerns over the high cost of an essential access bridge. The planning permission for a major residential development in Bray is under threat because the Department of Housing has flagged …
NewsUnlocking Solar Potential Through Planning Reform
Planning Permission Key to Unlocking Solar Energy Benefits in Ireland Facing increasing energy costs and urgent climate targets, investors in solar energy in Ireland are seeing immediate advantages, yet navigating planning permission remains crucial. Solar energy investment in Ireland offers rapid returns and supports the nation’s ambitious goal of deriving 80% of electricity from renewable …
Green Rebel’s Surveys Boost Planning Permission Progress
Planning Permission Progress as Green Rebel Advances South Coast Offshore Wind Surveys Planning permission processes gain momentum as Green Rebel completes vital surveys for a pioneering South Coast offshore wind project. Green Rebel has successfully concluded critical seabed and environmental surveys essential for advancing their South Coast offshore wind development. These surveys are integral to …