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Greencoat’s Green Data Hub: Planning Permission Success
Planning Permission Unlocks Greencoat’s Green Data Hub Struggling Irish data centre developers rejoice: planning permission fast-tracks a 36MW green powerhouse in Drogheda. Schroders Greencoat has unveiled a dedicated green digital infrastructure platform to fund renewable-powered data centres amid surging AI demands. The initiative kicks off with the purchase of a brownfield site in Drogheda, Ireland, …
Planning Permission Transforms Ireland’s Velodrome Hub
Planning Permission Boosts Velodrome Build Irish cyclists face delays no more as Sport Ireland reveals key construction dates for the national velodrome. Sport Ireland has detailed the timeline for its flagship National Velodrome and Badminton Centre on the Dublin campus in Blanchardstown. Construction kicks off in early 2026, with the build spanning about two and …
Dublin Metro Planning Permission: Key Progress in 2025
Will Dublin Get Planning Permission for Metro? Dublin faces endless delays in building its first metro—will planning permission hurdles finally end? The MetroLink project aims to transform Dublin’s transport with an 18.8km line from Swords to Charlemont. This mostly underground rail will connect key spots like Dublin Airport, O’Connell Street, St Stephen’s Green, and the …
NewsMinister Under Fire in Dublin Planning Dispute
Planning Permission Clash: Minister Accused of Bullyboy Tactics Opposition politicians fiercely criticise Housing Minister’s aggressive push on a contentious Dublin housing project, sparking fears over planning permission integrity. The Minister for Housing faces sharp backlash from opposition figures over alleged bullyboy tactics in pursuing planning permission for a Dublin development. Critics claim the approach undermines …
NewsPlanning Permission Transforms Student Housing in Ireland
Planning Permission Enables Ireland’s Largest Passivhaus Student Housing Queen’s University Belfast secures planning permission for Ireland’s biggest Passivhaus student accommodation, topping out with GRAHAM to slash energy costs by 90%. Queen’s University Belfast and GRAHAM marked a milestone by topping off construction on a major student housing project in Belfast. This development stands as Ireland’s …
NewsKingspan’s 2.8m Tonne CO₂ Cut Strengthens Case for Green Planning Approvals
Planning Permission Boost: Kingspan Cuts 2.8M Tonnes Emissions Kingspan slashes 2.8 million tonnes of CO2e since 2020, hitting Planet Passionate midpoint amid Ireland’s green building push. Kingspan, a leader in insulation solutions, reports cutting over 2.8 million tonnes of CO2e emissions across its operations since 2020. This equals more than 7 million return flights from …
NewsLabour Crisis Threatens 300,000-Home Plan by 2030
Planning Delays and Labour Gaps Choke Housing Supply Irish housing targets face collapse without 100,000 new construction workers by 2030, stalling vital planning permission approvals. The construction sector confronts a massive labour gap. Experts warn Ireland must recruit 100,000 skilled workers over the next four years. This shortage threatens government goals to deliver tens of …
Planning Permission Delays Stall Ireland’s Housing Growth
Planning Permission Crisis: Collison Urges Action Frustrated by Ireland’s housing shortage? Stripe co-founder John Collison demands urgent fixes to stalled planning permission processes blocking progress. John Collison, the Irish tech billionaire behind Stripe, voiced strong criticism over Ireland’s persistent lack of housing and infrastructure. He argued that citizens have every right to feel exasperated with …
NewsIreland’s Planning Reforms Aim to Rebalance the Rental Market
But will six-year leases and rent Caps Be Enough to Stabilize Supply? Ireland’s new reforms promise stability through smarter planning permission and controls. Government reforms effective March 1, 2026, target the rental crisis by introducing six-year minimum leases. These apply to new tenancies, aiming to protect tenants while encouraging property supply. Landlords gain rights to …
NewsAthlone’s Planning Permission Fights Ireland’s Housing Crisis
Athlone’s Planning Permission for Ireland’s First Green City Struggling with Ireland’s housing crisis? Athlone eyes planning permission to become the nation’s premier green city by 2040. Ballymore Property Group’s CEO, Seán Mulryan, leads the ‘Athlone Green City Vision’. This eight-year project aims to grow Athlone’s population from 23,000 to between 50,000 and 100,000 residents. Mulryan …
NewsDigital Twin Framework Eases Planning Permission Hurdles
Planning Permission Boost: Digital Twin Framework Struggling with planning permission delays? A new digital twin framework promises to revolutionise construction lifecycle management in Ireland. Engineers Ireland highlights an innovative framework that merges a digital twin with an electronic Smart Site Safety Supervision System, known as 4S. This creates a centralised platform for overseeing projects from …
NewsEasing Build Costs Support Irish Planning Pipeline
Moderating Inflation Brings Stability to Ireland’s Building Sector The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) released its latest Tender Price Index (TPI), tracking commercial projects over €1 million. Nationally, prices rose 1.5% in the first half of 2025, then eased to 1% in the second half. This total 2.5% yearly gain marks the lowest since …