Farmer growing 70% of Irish broccoli says solar farms threaten food security
Plan for 140MW solar farm on 338 acres in Kildare is sited on ‘some of the most fertile and productive agricultural land in Ireland’
Planning permission
‘No toxic mining’: Public inquiry into controversial Tyrone gold mine reconvenes
Previous hearings were suspended as the Irish Government had not been notified about inquiry
Are we required to make energy upgrades if our extension exceeds 25sq m?
‘I’ve been told I may need to upgrade the energy rating to at least B2′
‘I just hope more people do the same thing’: The Dublin homeowner splitting her house in two
Failing to find a suitable home in their coastal Sandycove neighbourhood, this enterprising interior designer and her family opted instead to turn their original home into two
N6 Galway ring road gets planning approval after years of delays and despite environmental concerns
High Court challenges to a previous grant of permission for the 18km ring road led to a fresh planning process
Agreement in principle on plan to allow tax-free rental of back garden cabins
Government spokesman says some Ministers have ‘a few questions’ about how plan will work practically
Reconvened inquiry into Sperrin Mountains gold-mining plan looks to decide 17-year battle
Dalradian Gold wants to mine minerals worth an estimated €30bn in Co Tyrone area of natural beauty
Our builder wants to start work but our site is waterlogged. Should we wait for it to dry out?
Property Clinic: We want to build a small bungalow next to our home but I’m wondering if we should hold off
Planning permission granted for new petrol station next to site of Creeslough tragedy
Several bereaved families had objected to ‘profoundly insulting’ proposal
Ruins of Meath house should be preserved as a monument to Celtic Tiger hubris
Notion that you’re better off asking for forgiveness than permission has long been one of the unspoken principles of the Irish property market
‘If I had it all to do again, I’d move into a caravan,’ says owner of Meath home being demolished
Rose Murray claims she and husband sought to negotiate with council on reducing size of property but were repeatedly rebuffed
Breaking glass signals end for illegally constructed Meath home after 20-year saga
High Court refuses application from homeowners to halt demolition of property as neighbours help clear site
The Irish Times view on broadening planning exemptions: timely and necessary
Excessive regulation can stifle development and become a vehicle for vested interests
These are the things you can’t afford to be precious about when it comes to a home renovation
Striving for perfection often causes more problems than it solves
Bigger extensions, dormers, subdivided homes, bike sheds: What planning changes are coming?
Proposals being made to shelve, or ease, requirements for a range of minor works
Housing planning permissions increased last year following significant dip in 2024
Permission was given for 20,615 houses, which was the highest number since 2009
Meath site with permission for 118-bed nursing home guiding at €3m
5.6-acre plot occupies high-profile location on outskirts of Ratoath
Foxrock site with full planning for 21 new homes guiding €5.5m
Mart Lane property has approval for mixed development of duplexes and houses
Letters: Grappling with the housing crisis
Alongside speed of delivery, the composition of supply also matters
High building costs and planning delays a ‘serious threat’ to tourism
‘Significant hurdles that make it difficult’ to deliver new beds.
Developer seeks to reignite plan for 480 new homes in south Dublin after paying out €3.22m in ‘exceptional planning costs’
Aidan Gallagher’s Bowbeck says development has been delayed by judicial review that led to €3.22m in costs, and economic factors
Councillors tried to zone 288 flood-prone sites for development in past six years
Planning regulator intervened 93 times to stop zoning on sites in nine counties, with more interventions still under way
Planning permission granted for 241 homes at Dolphin’s Barn
The plans will necessitate the demolition of commercial and warehouse buildings and has attracted some opposition from nearby residents.
Cabinet to approve lifting of Dublin Airport’s 32m passenger cap
Minister for Infrastructure Jack Chambers to present rule changes in attempt to shorten approval process for critical projects
Bar Council isn’t the voice of reason on judicial reviews. It’s a trade union in fancy dress
The council is positioning itself as a champion of the public interest – but what about the public interest in adequate housing, transport and energy?
Green light for 145 apartments in Kimmage, south Dublin after appeal by residents rejected
Neighbouring residents contended the council had been ‘significantly flawed' in dismissing issues they had raised
Plan to slash legal costs in environmental cases is against EU law, say lawyers
Plan to slash legal fees payable in environmental cases is ‘contrary to EU law and Constitution’
High Court action against legal fees cap expected
Minister for Environment wants to cap State legal payments to €65,805
Developers seek permission to replace Foxrock house with 10 new homes in €12m scheme
The seven-bed home will be replaced by 10 three-storey, detached houses
Planning permission sought for new 249-bed student housing development at site of ‘derelict’ Dublin pub
Cabra premises has been vacant since 2016 and was the site of the murder of gang leader Eamon Dunne
Merchant’s Quay: Temporary supervised drug injection facility in Dublin to become permanent
Merchants Quay service had permission to operate until June but has now secured permanent status
Politicians need to embrace risk to speed up delivery of key infrastructure projects
Ireland’s planning, procurement and regulatory systems need deep structural repair
New St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre will make enduring contribution to Dublin, designers say
DTDL lodges revised plans with Dublin City Council
Judges deserve more ‘credit’ for their handling of planning cases, says High Court president
Increased Garda presence sought at Four Courts after recent increase in hostile litigants attending court
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