Only 13 Dublin home schemes granted permission

Permission for only 13 significant new home projects were granted in Dublin in recent months, putting even more pressure on the region’s “dysfunctional” housing market which is failing to deliver enough new homes, according to a survey from Chartered Surveyors Ireland.

“Planning permission was granted for only 13 larger schemes, comprising 852 units, which is worrying given the current and future demand for accommodation in the Dublin Region,” said Andrew Nugent, president at the Chartered Surveyors.

“The drop off in permissions and planning applications since the start of the year will place greater pressure on Dublin’s dysfunctional housing market which is crippled by a lack of supply,” he said.