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Planning Permission Reforms Tackle Family Homelessness
Planning Permission Urged to Prioritise Long-Term Homeless Families Long-term homeless families with children should be placed at the top of housing queues, a directive recently issued to local councils highlights an urgent need to address homelessness through planning permission reforms. The rising homelessness crisis in Ireland, especially among families with children, has prompted government calls …
Sanofi’s 4MW Solar Farm Is a Game-Changer for Waterford
Planning Permission Granted for Sanofi’s 4MW Waterford Solar Farm Sanofi’s Waterford site has secured a major green upgrade with a 4MW solar farm, made possible by recent planning permission. Greenvolt Next has completed a 4MW solar photovoltaic installation at Sanofi’s pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Waterford, marking one of Europe’s largest solar farms dedicated to a …
Cork Planning Permission: New Housing Scheme Sales Restricted
Planning Permission Granted for Cork Housing Scheme with Sales Restrictions The newly approved Cork housing scheme must sell homes only to individual buyers, preventing bulk purchases and encouraging affordable access. Cork County Council has granted planning permission for a development of 102 new residences in Mallow, highlighting a significant step forward in addressing local housing …
NewsDublin Court Overturned 422-Unit Development Permission
High Court Quashes Planning Permission for 422-Unit South Dublin Development A recent High Court ruling has overturned planning permission for a major 422-unit build-to-rent housing scheme in south Dublin, raising critical issues around compliance with development plans and environmental impact. The court judgment centers on An Coimisiún Pleanála’s (ACP) approval for Ironborn Real Estate Ltd’s …
Ireland’s New Plan Transforms Planning Permission Process
Planning Permission: Harris Unveils New Plan to Cut Red Tape and Tackle Building Blockers Struggling with delays in planning permission? A government crackdown aims to speed up approvals and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. The Irish government is launching a decisive strategy to combat “building blockers” and simplify planning permission processes. Minister Stephen Harris revealed a new …
NewsIreland’s Complex Planning Permission Process
Planning Permission Challenges in Ireland: How the Downsizing System Needs Reform Many homeowners seeking planning permission in Ireland face a daunting and confusing process that calls for urgent reform. The current downsizing system for planning permission has been described as “horrific” and overly complex by applicants navigating the process. While planning permission remains a vital …
NewsFast-Track Planning Permission Boosts EU Power Projects
Planning Permission Boosted as EU Fast-Tracks Cross-Border Power Projects The EU is accelerating planning permission for major cross-border power connections to cut soaring energy costs and enhance grid efficiency urgently. With electricity prices across the EU more than double those in the US and China, the European Commission aims to fast-track eight critical cross-border transmission …
€1.3bn Dublin Drainage Boosts Planning Permission
Planning Permission Cleared for €1.3bn Dublin Drainage Scheme Major planning permission has been secured for a €1.3 billion Dublin drainage project after Uisce Éireann reached a settlement, allowing construction to move forward. Uisce Éireann, Ireland’s national water utility, has confirmed that the long-delayed Dublin drainage scheme will now proceed. The project, valued at €1.3 billion, …
NewsTipperary’s Landlord Exodus Affects Planning Permission
Planning Permission Crisis as Landlord Exodus Hits Tipperary Tipperary faces a deepening housing crisis as a surge in landlord exits threatens rental supply and planning permission targets. Recent data reveals a significant exodus of landlords from the rental market across Ireland, with Tipperary now experiencing acute pressure. The Irish Independent reports that a growing number …
4-MW Solar Project Secured Planning Permission in Ireland
Planning Permission Secured for Major Solar Project in Ireland Greenvolt Next has secured planning permission for a landmark 4-MW solar installation at Sanofi’s Irish site, marking a significant step in Ireland’s renewable energy journey. The new solar project, completed by Greenvolt Next, will deliver clean energy directly to Sanofi’s operations, supporting both corporate sustainability goals …
NewsMaynooth & Glenveagh Boost Careers with Planning Permission
Planning Permission Boost: Maynooth University and Glenveagh Partner to Enhance Construction Careers Amid rising demand for skilled construction professionals, a new partnership is set to transform career pathways in the sector. Maynooth University has joined forces with Glenveagh, one of Ireland’s leading residential developers, to address workforce challenges in construction. This collaboration aims to expand …
NewsPlanning Permission Champions Excel at Sisk 2025 Awards
Planning Permission Winners Shine at Sisk 2025 Awards Major construction milestones and planning permission achievements took centre stage at the Sisk 2025 Supply Chain Awards, celebrating excellence across Ireland’s building sector. The 2025 Sisk Supply Chain Awards recognised outstanding contributions from contractors, consultants, and project teams who have delivered innovative, sustainable, and compliant developments. Winners …