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NewsPlanning Permission Unlocks Five New Housing Projects
Planning Permission Set to Unlock Five New Housing Projects in New Ross New Ross district is poised to see five housing projects begin next year after securing planning permission amid ongoing reforms. Five new housing developments are scheduled to start in the New Ross area in 2026, reflecting progress in clearing planning permission hurdles that …
Planning Green Light for Santry Homes Sparks 7,200 Applications
Planning Approval for Santry Cost-Rental Homes Draws 7,200 Applicants The overwhelming demand for affordable housing is clear as 7,200 applicants vie for just 161 new cost-rental homes in Santry, Dublin, following recent planning permission approval. The Santry development is part of a significant housing scheme by Tuath Housing, delivering cost-rental homes with rents set around …
Planning Permission Transforms North Dublin’s Sports Scene
Planning Permission Granted for Major Sports Complex in North Dublin North Dublin is set for a transformative boost as a new sports complex secures planning permission, promising to revitalise community facilities and local amenities. The approval marks a significant milestone for the area, with the project described as a “game changer” by local officials and …
‘Olympic Village’ Planning Permission Could Aid MetroLink
Planning Permission Urged for ‘Olympic Village’ to House Metrolink Workers Concerns over construction worker accommodation have sparked calls for a dedicated ‘Olympic village’ during the MetroLink project, highlighting planning permission challenges. A transport professor advocating for the MetroLink project suggests building an Olympic-style village to house the estimated 8,000 construction workers needed for the major …
€56.4M Development Secures Planning Permission for Dublin Homes
€56.4M Funding Secures Planning Permission for 189 Dublin Social Homes Maslow Capital has committed €56.4 million in development financing to unlock a significant housing scheme on Dublin’s James’s Street, delivering nearly 200 social homes in a landmark urban regeneration project. The financing facility supports construction of 189 apartments across three residential blocks at the former …
NewsPlanning Permission Alone Fails to Solve Housing Crisis
Planning Permission Alone Won’t Solve Ireland’s Housing Crisis Granting planning permission for more homes is not enough to fix Ireland’s deep-rooted housing crisis, experts warn. Recent government proposals to fast-track “starter homes” have sparked debate over whether such measures will genuinely address the shortage or simply create new problems. While increasing the supply of new …
Planning Permission Fuels Ireland’s Solar Energy Goals
Greencells Secures EPC Contract for Drombeg Solar Expansion Planning permission is now a critical step for Greencells as it moves forward with the Drombeg Phase 2 solar project, set to expand Ireland’s largest solar park to 136.88 MWp. Greencells has signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with ESB to deliver the 63.88 MWp …
Dublin Port’s MP2 Project Transforms Marine Infrastructure
Dublin Port’s MP2 Project Secures Planning Permission for Ireland’s Largest Marine Construction Dublin Port Company is delivering Ireland’s largest marine construction initiative, transforming port infrastructure to handle next-generation vessels and growing freight traffic. The MP2 Project represents the second major capital development within Dublin Port’s Masterplan 2040 framework. This 15-year phased development involves construction of …
Planning Permission Fuels Ireland’s 300,000 Homes Push
Ireland’s Planning Permission Push: 300,000 Homes by 2030 Ireland’s government has unveiled an ambitious housing strategy targeting the delivery of over 300,000 new residential units by the end of 2030, representing a significant shift in the nation’s approach to addressing its housing crisis. Housing Minister James Browne, alongside Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris, …
Planning Permission Reform Aims to Solve Ireland’s Housing Crisis
Minister Targets Planning Permission Reform to Tackle Housing Crisis Ireland’s housing emergency is driving unprecedented changes to planning permission rules, with the government fast-tracking emergency laws to accelerate home delivery. The Minister for Housing has pledged to end the housing crisis within his term, as new emergency legislation is set to bypass standard planning processes …
Cork’s €80m Road Plan Unlocks 5,000 New Homes
Cork’s Tivoli Docklands Set for Transformation With €80m Road and 5,000 Homes Planning Permission Cork City is poised for a landmark urban redevelopment as new planning permission for a €80 million road network aims to unlock 5,000 homes at the Tivoli docklands site, marking a major step in the city’s eastern expansion. Plans for the …
NewsPlanning Permission Is Crucial for Irish Clean Energy Success
Planning Permission Key for Clean Energy Projects Major EU funding is now flowing to Irish clean energy initiatives, with planning permission emerging as a critical factor for success. The European Commission has awarded nearly €3.5 million to two Irish projects, HERO and BUSUnited, under the 2024 LIFE Programme. These projects are designed to tackle key …