Tag: Urban development
Reduce Vacancy, Dereliction, and Demolition of Existing Buildings: Building Group’s Recommendation
Vacancy, dereliction, and demolition of existing buildings need to be cut down drastically if Ireland wants to hit its climate targets, according to the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC). They're saying that the Government...
Large Development Agency Secures Land for 1,900 Homes in Dublin
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has made a significant move by securing a new site in Baldoyle, Dublin, with planning permission for 1,931 homes. This development has been in the works since 2016 and...
Restriction on asylum seeker accommodation exemption in Dublin City
A building on Parnell Street in Dublin City that was being considered for housing international protection applicants has hit a roadblock in its development process. Despite the refusal of an exemption, the building can...
Impact of New Apartments on Dublin’s Finest Area: Residents Express Concern
Residents in Dublin's prestigious Rathfarnham area are up in arms about the potential "traffic chaos" and other negative impacts new apartments may bring to their community. The controversial decision to grant permission for the...