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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, January 12, 2026
QUESTION NO. 24
QUESTION: Councillor J. Sinnott
To ask the Chief Executive how many of the 77 applications for planning retention granted in 2025 were for developers or in respect of multiple units?
REPLY:
The Planning and Development Act 2000 or the new 2024 Act do not explicitly define "developer" but rather focuses on “development” and those seeking permission to carry it out. The Acts defines “development” , except where the context otherwise requires, the carrying out of any works on, in, over or under land or the making of any material change in the use of any structures or other land.
Details of 2025 planning retention decisions are set out in the separately attached report.
The copied link provided here can also be used to search the Council's Planning Portal.