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NewsHousing & Residential“Built to Innovate” Revolutionizes Planning Permission in Cork
Planning Permission Progress: Enterprise Ireland Pilots “Built to Innovate” Programme in Cork Struggling with delayed housing scheme approvals? Enterprise Ireland’s new pilot aims to fast-track quality homebuilding in Cork. Enterprise Ireland has launched its pilot of the Built to Innovate programme in Ballyvolane, Cork, targeting modern methods of construction to revolutionise planning permission processes and …
NewsTransport & InfrastructureDonegal ATU Secured Planning Permission for €25m Hub
Planning Permission Secured for Donegal ATU’s €25m New Library and Education Hub Donegal ATU has commenced construction on its new €25 million building dedicated to library, IT, and education facilities, following key planning permission approvals. The official sod-turning marks the start of a major development project at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Donegal. This …
NewsTransport & InfrastructurePlanning Permission Boosts Clonburris with New Parks
Unlocking Clonburris: Planning Permission As Dublin’s Clonburris neighborhood undergoes significant development, the granting of planning permission for three new public parks marks a crucial step in enhancing community spaces. Planning permission has been secured for the construction of three new public parks in Clonburris, Dublin. This development is part of a broader strategy to upgrade …
NewsHousing & ResidentialPlanning Permission Shapes Ireland’s Modular Housing Boom
Planning Permission Challenges in Ireland’s Factory-Built Housing Sector Where are all Ireland’s factory-built houses, and how do planning permission rules impact their growth and adoption? Despite rising demand for affordable and rapid housing solutions in Ireland, factory-built or modular homes remain uncommon compared with their strong potential. Central to this is the evolving landscape of …
NewsHousing & ResidentialPlanning Permission Approved 120+ Homes Amid Concerns
Planning Permission Granted for Over 120 Homes in Westmeath Town Amid Local Opposition A major housing scheme approval for more than 120 new homes in Westmeath is moving forward despite strong objections from area residents. Westmeath County Council has greenlit the development, which will deliver a mix of houses and apartments in a growing commuter …
NewsLimerick’s €400m Development: Planning Permission Sought
Planning Permission Sought for €400m Redevelopment of Limerick’s Cleeves Site Housing demand and urban transformation propel the massive €400 million redevelopment plan for Limerick’s Cleeves site, with a planning application due imminently. Limerick Twenty Thirty (LTT) is preparing to submit a pivotal planning application for the Cleeves Riverside Quarter, a project valued at €400 million. …
NewsPlanning Permission Challenges Impact Mayo’s Rural Youth
Planning Permission Laws in Mayo Driving Young People From Rural Homes Planning permission rules in rural Mayo are increasingly blamed for making it difficult for young people to stay in their hometowns. Mayo county councillors have highlighted that current rural planning regulations are unintentionally pushing young residents to leave their communities. They point to the …
NewsTransport & InfrastructurePlanning Permission Transformed Tipperary’s Sports Facilities
Planning Permission Unlocks Tipperary’s New Pitch Planning permission has been granted for a new synthetic grass playing pitch in Tipperary, showcasing the critical role of planning in infrastructure development. Planning permission plays a vital role in ensuring that developments align with local policies and regulations. In this case, the approval of the synthetic grass pitch …
NewsRegulations & LawNo Planning Permission Delays West Wicklow Pool Project
No Planning Permission Granted Before Funding Application for West Wicklow Pool Concern arises as no planning permission was secured before a funding application for a new west Wicklow pool project, raising legal and procedural questions. In west Wicklow, a proposed pool development faced scrutiny after it emerged that no planning permission was granted before funding …
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesPlanning Permission Drives Ireland’s Solar Farm Boom
Planning Permission Fuels Ireland’s 80,000-Acre Solar Farm Pipeline Amid Ireland’s renewable energy surge, securing planning permission remains pivotal as an 80,000-acre solar farm pipeline accelerates nationwide development. Ireland is witnessing an unprecedented expansion in solar farm projects, with approximately 80,000 acres currently progressing through planning permission and development stages. This extensive pipeline reflects a strategic …
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesHydrogen Tech Revolutionizes Planning Permission Processes
Planning Permission Advances Hydrogen Tech to Reduce Construction Site Emissions The rising pressure on carbon emissions demands effective solutions, making Ireland’s construction sector ripe for innovation with hydrogen technology. Hydrogen technology firm ULEMCo has launched HyConstruct, an industry-wide research and development collaboration targeting significant carbon reductions on construction sites. This initiative brings together leading construction …
NewsRIAI’s 2025 Contract Transforms Planning Permission Process
Planning Permission Advances with RIAI’s Collaborative Construction Contract 2025 Ireland’s evolving planning permission framework faces challenges that the new RIAI Construction Contract 2025 aims to address through a more collaborative approach to built environment delivery. The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has unveiled its Construction Contract 2025, designed to foster collaboration among …