Planning approvals for new homes drop 21% in 2024 as apartment permissions plummet

The CSO said that there were just 32,401 housing units approved in 2024, compared with 41,225 in 2023. File picture: Denis Minihane

Planning permissions for residential dwellings fell off a cliff last year with total approvals from local authorities dropping by 21%, according to new figures.

The CSO said that there were just 32,401 housing units approved in 2024, compared with 41,225 in 2023.