Planning permission

Building a home in Ireland now takes twice as long as it did a decade ago, according to the Central Bank

Project developer intends to include ‘information sign’ to serve as memorial to site’s historic use

Business plan for 19km rail line includes budget of up to €500m for the provision of accommodation for construction workers

Our septic tank isn’t in our control and isn’t even registered

PBSA Council of Ireland wants Government to remove VAT on construction costs for approved developments

Demand for facilities has risen significantly since Covid pandemic, according to sport’s federation

Lanesborough is attractive site for renewable energy as it is near grid connection of former power plant

But judge had criticised ‘unbelievable chutzpah’ of developers behind work at Chianti Park, South Dublin

Developer proposes 37-bedroom five-star hotel over up to six floors at site including former Ulster Bank branch

Experts urge those interested to seek independent advice before beginning works

Significant efforts should be made to determine scale of burial at former mother and baby home in Cork, Katherine Zappone says

Minister for Public Expenditure says aspects of Climate Act weaponised by those who want to stop projects

A new proposal for the Citigroup offices has cut back proposed office space on site by 40 per cent

Planning application lodged to turn 21 Baggot Street Upper at Dublin 4 into gastro pub and apartments

I’ve been told the ground affects foundation design and the feasibility of a percolation area

Concern that Bessborough grounds have not been fully exhumed with the location of children’s remains unknown

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

Up to 10 third-party appeals lodged

Government which warned of paralysis on big projects took 19 months to action fees already legislated for

Rethink needed of Government plans to overhaul rural planning guidelines

Laws exempting key projects from national climate goals should be followed by moves to curtail environmental screening, says taskforce chief

New system may make it more difficult for Irish speakers to get planning permission in Irish-speaking areas, advocacy groups say

Couple claim property owner has begun works without complying with certain conditions attached to planning permission

Planning authority twice conceded there were flaws in its approval of development

Committee on Infrastructure publishes document examining transport, energy and housing delivery

An appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanala was returned as a document was missing

‘Speakeasy’ bar to be located in former basement vaults

Trend began to emerge before Government’s overhaul of judicial reviews took effect

New planning guidelines for rural Ireland to be approved, Tánaiste Simon Harris tells Fine Gael meeting

A number of residents launched lawsuits against An Coimisiún Pleanála, citing impact to homes and environmental concerns

Owner of McInerney’s SuperValu Loughrea claims to have ‘legitimate legal argument’

Judge notes ‘unbelievable chutzpah’ of developers who ignored warning letters and intensified construction at south Dublin site

Supermarket chain wants measures similar to fast-tracking of large infrastructure projects

Revolutionary Housing League entered former Ardee House pub in Liberties which is owned by an investment company

It is a glaring flaw in our democratic model that the pursuit of justice is always available to the privileged and a great risk to the majority

Land bank of 27 acres occupies high-profile position next to M1 Retail Park near Drogheda

Work near Rock of Cashel expected to begin in September ‘once the nesting season has finished’, says county council

Jack Chambers says action plan to speed infrastructure projects already yielding results

Chris and Rose Murray are disputing court’s contempt finding against them

Kildare County Council says drawings submitted were ‘misleading and incorrect’