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NewsNorth Tipperary’s New Biogas Plant Secures Planning Permission
Planning Permission Sought for Major Biogas Renewable Energy Project in North Tipperary Concerns about climate change drive a vital need for sustainable planning permission in renewable energy development. Annaholty Green Energy Limited has formally applied for planning permission for a significant biogas renewable energy facility near Birdhill in north Tipperary. The proposed development features modern …
NewsHow Smart Manufacturing Boosts Planning Permission in Ireland
Planning Permission Advances With Smart Manufacturing Boost in Coalisland Construction Planning permission is becoming more critical as Coalisland’s offsite construction firm invests millions in smart manufacturing to cut waste, speed up production, and reduce carbon emissions. A pioneering offsite construction company based in Coalisland has embarked on a multi-million pound investment to enhance its manufacturing …
NewsTransport & InfrastructureHow MetroLink Planning Permission Will Transform Dublin
Planning Permission Insights: MetroLink Disruptions Experience years of transport transformation with the MetroLink project. The MetroLink project, recently granted planning permission, will transform Dublin’s transport landscape with a high-capacity metro line from Swords to Charlemont. This 18.8km line, mostly underground, will integrate with existing rail networks, enhancing connectivity across the city. Key features include 16 …
NewsHousing & ResidentialHow Planning Permission Impacts Ireland’s Housing Developments
Unlocking Planning Permission Are landmark developments the key to solving Ireland’s housing crisis? Developers like Johnny Ronan are actively seeking planning permission for large-scale projects in Dublin’s Docklands. Recently, Ronan Group Real Estate proposed a 550-home development on North Wall Quay, though another significant project was rejected due to concerns over its height and impact …
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesHow Ireland’s €1B Investment Eases Planning Permission for Solar
Planning Permission Boost as Ireland Allocates €1 Billion+ to Renewables Struggling with securing planning permission for renewable projects? Ireland’s Budget 2026 unlocks over €1 billion to fast-track clean energy development, led by solar. In Budget 2026, the Irish government has committed more than €1 billion to advance renewables, pushing solar energy to the forefront of …
NewsHousing & ResidentialHow Budget 2026 Transforms Planning Permission in Ireland
Unlocking Growth: Planning Permission in Budget 2026 Get insight into how Budget 2026 impacts construction and planning in Ireland. Irish Budget 2026 introduces significant incentives for the property and construction sectors. A key measure includes reducing the VAT rate on new apartment sales from 13.5% to 9%, effective from 8 October 2025. This applies to …
NewsHousing & ResidentialMinister Urges Rethink on Housing Objections to Boost Development and Diversity
Minister Calls for Change in Housing Objections Over Area ‘Character’ Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers has called for a shift in attitudes towards housing development objections based on the “character” of an area, arguing that such objections hinder the broader social and economic goals of increasing housing supply. Chambers made these remarks while launching a …
NewsHousing & ResidentialIreland’s Housing Commencement Notices Hit Record Low in March 2025: What It Means for the Market
March Sees Record Low in Housing Commencement Notices Across Ireland In March 2025, Ireland witnessed a significant drop in housing commencement notices, with only 723 homes beginning the construction process. This figure marks the lowest since February 2021, when just 522 homes were initiated. The data, released by the Department of Housing, highlights a concerning …
NewsHousing & ResidentialSayvale Limited Boosts Mayo’s Housing Market with New Office and Development Projects
Property Developer Expands in Mayo with New Office and Housing Projects A prominent property developer, Sayvale Limited, has made a notable expansion into County Mayo, opening a new office in Castlebar. This move is part of the company’s ambitious strategy to deliver hundreds of new homes, including much-needed affordable housing schemes. Sayvale Limited, known for …
NewsHousing & ResidentialIreland’s Apartment Construction Crisis: Planning Approvals Outpace Building Completion
Ireland’s Apartment Construction Lags Despite Planning Approvals Ireland’s housing sector faces a significant challenge as less than half of the apartments granted planning permission between 2018 and 2022 have been constructed. Out of approximately 95,000 apartments approved during this period, only 44,000 were completed by the end of 2024, according to data from the Banking …
NewsHousing & ResidentialIreland’s Planning Crisis: Surge in Legal Challenges Threatens Housing and Energy Projects
Ireland Faces Planning Crisis as Legal Challenges to Housing and Energy Projects Surge Ireland is currently grappling with a significant planning crisis as legal challenges to housing and energy projects have surged by 67%. This increase in legal disputes poses a substantial obstacle to the country’s efforts to address its housing shortage and transition to …
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Irish Housing Crisis: Government Targets at Risk as Central Bank Projections Fall Short
Irish Government’s Housing Targets Face Challenges Amid Central Bank Projections The Irish Government’s ambitious housing targets are under scrutiny following the Central Bank’s latest projections, which suggest that the country may fall short of its goals over the next few years. The coalition government aims to deliver 303,000 homes by the end of 2030, ramping …