The number of houses granted planning permission fell by 18 per cent on an annual basis to 3,702 housing units, while apartment approvals were down by 27 per cent to 5,021 units.
Across the four local authorities of Dublin, planning permission was granted for 3,351 apartments in the second quarter, accounting for two-thirds of all apartments granted planning permission in the state between April and June of this year. “Ireland’s housing development sector is stuck in planning limbo and unless we find a way to put more shovel-ready sites in the market, our lack of supply will continue to stunt housing growth and add to the housing crisis,” he said.
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