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Building a home in Ireland now takes twice as long as it did a decade ago, according to the Central Bank
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Six-storey apartment block proposed on site of former Donnybrook Magdalene laundry
Project developer intends to include ‘information sign’ to serve as memorial to site’s historic use
MetroLink to build housing for up to 2,000 workers
Business plan for 19km rail line includes budget of up to €500m for the provision of accommodation for construction workers
Our septic tank is ‘ancient’ and not working. How do we go about replacing it?
Our septic tank isn’t in our control and isn’t even registered
Student accommodation lobby group seeks VAT removal from building costs for student beds
PBSA Council of Ireland wants Government to remove VAT on construction costs for approved developments
Ireland’s padel court building boom in full swing despite high-profile planning refusals
Demand for facilities has risen significantly since Covid pandemic, according to sport’s federation
Large-scale solar farm planned for Longford ‘could power more than 18,000 homes’
Lanesborough is attractive site for renewable energy as it is near grid connection of former power plant
‘We offered them free to the State’: 29 homes built without permission to be razed
But judge had criticised ‘unbelievable chutzpah’ of developers behind work at Chianti Park, South Dublin
Baggot St hotel plan for old bank site draws ire of local residence and businesses
Developer proposes 37-bedroom five-star hotel over up to six floors at site including former Ulster Bank branch
Modular homes: no planning permission required but construction regulations still apply
Experts urge those interested to seek independent advice before beginning works
Former minister for children calls for pause on planned development at Bessborough
Significant efforts should be made to determine scale of burial at former mother and baby home in Cork, Katherine Zappone says
Emergency infrastructure laws ‘may be at extremity’ of what is constitutionally permitted
Minister for Public Expenditure says aspects of Climate Act weaponised by those who want to stop projects
Johnny Ronan’s firm lodges alternative plans for landmark IFSC site following appeal setback
A new proposal for the Citigroup offices has cut back proposed office space on site by 40 per cent
Residents object to plan to turn former hardware store on Baggot Street into pub
Planning application lodged to turn 21 Baggot Street Upper at Dublin 4 into gastro pub and apartments
What ground conditions should I look for on plot for new home?
I’ve been told the ground affects foundation design and the feasibility of a percolation area
Planning granted for 106 apartments at site of former mother and baby home in Cork
Concern that Bessborough grounds have not been fully exhumed with the location of children’s remains unknown
Ireland’s food trucks: ‘When we didn’t get planning retention, we were devastated’
From the lows of planning permission problems to the highs of basking in plaudits, owning a food truck can dish up the rough with the smooth
Has the tide already turned for judicial reviews in planning?
Government which warned of paralysis on big projects took 19 months to action fees already legislated for
Protecting Gaeltacht areas will be harder if housing safeguards are weakened
Rethink needed of Government plans to overhaul rural planning guidelines
Top Government adviser calls for roll-back on ‘gold-plated’ environmental law
Laws exempting key projects from national climate goals should be followed by moves to curtail environmental screening, says taskforce chief
New rural housing policy will end ‘Eircode lottery’ approach to planning, Minister says
New system may make it more difficult for Irish speakers to get planning permission in Irish-speaking areas, advocacy groups say
Dalkey couple seek injunction over neighbour’s alleged unauthorised development
Couple claim property owner has begun works without complying with certain conditions attached to planning permission
High Court dismisses third challenge to plan for 208 homes in Kimmage
Planning authority twice conceded there were flaws in its approval of development
TDs defend infrastructure report over suggestion document seeks actions already in motion
Committee on Infrastructure publishes document examining transport, energy and housing delivery
Next door’s landlord built a toilet attached to the side of our house. What can we do?
An appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanala was returned as a document was missing
Former Baggot Street Ulster Bank to become boutique hotel
‘Speakeasy’ bar to be located in former basement vaults
Legal challenges to Dublin housing reduce after fast-track planning scheme wound down
Trend began to emerge before Government’s overhaul of judicial reviews took effect
New ribbon development expected to bring 50% increase in one-off housing builds
New planning guidelines for rural Ireland to be approved, Tánaiste Simon Harris tells Fine Gael meeting
Galway Ring Road facing several High Court challenges to planners’ approval
A number of residents launched lawsuits against An Coimisiún Pleanála, citing impact to homes and environmental concerns
Lidl’s claims of planning system exploitation ‘factually inaccurate’, says competitor
Owner of McInerney’s SuperValu Loughrea claims to have ‘legitimate legal argument’
Twenty-nine houses built without planning permission must be removed, High Court rules
Judge notes ‘unbelievable chutzpah’ of developers who ignored warning letters and intensified construction at south Dublin site
Lidl claims planning system is being exploited by rival
Supermarket chain wants measures similar to fast-tracking of large infrastructure projects
Activists occupy Dublin pub closed since 2010, planning to reopen as community space
Revolutionary Housing League entered former Ardee House pub in Liberties which is owned by an investment company
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