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New figures from the Central Statistics Office indicate a notable uplift in planning activity, with permissions granted in the third quarter rising by 29.4 percent compared with the same period last year. This marks the strongest quarter of approvals since late 2023 and will likely be interpreted as an encouraging sign for future housing supply.

Between July and September, the total number of proposed homes receiving approval increased from 8,611 to 11,142. The sharpest growth came from the apartment sector, where approvals rose by 51.2 percent to 5,016 units. House approvals also grew, climbing 15.7 percent to 6,126 units.

Dublin recorded a substantial increase in overall permissions, up 47.9 percent year on year. This surge was driven mainly by apartment developments, with approvals in the capital more than doubling from 1,293 units to 2,792. However, the number of houses granted planning in Dublin moved in the opposite direction, falling 57.5 percent to 350 units.

While the figures point to rising momentum in residential planning, the CSO cautions that quarterly data can fluctuate, especially when large-scale projects are processed within the same reporting period.

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