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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 09, 2026

QUESTION NO. 35

QUESTION: Councillor J. Sinnott

To ask the Chief Executive if the Council can identify the total number of build-to-let units that were given planning permission in 2024 and 2025 to include the percentage of the overall number of new units approved that this represents?

REPLY:

There were no new permissions granted for build-to-let units in 2024 and 2025. There were two extension of duration to existing permissions granted. Please note that the amended Section 28 Sustainable Urban Housing - Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines removed the distinct status of Build to Rent (BTR) developments in the planning system. This amendment removed the difference in standards for apartment developments, regardless of the development type. All apartment developments now adhere to the same standards. The amendment took effect from 22nd December 2022.