Shortage of Planning Staff Causing Housing Delays

Shortage of planning staff causing housing delays

Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said a shortage of planning staff both in councils and in An Bord Pleanála is causing an excessive delay in building houses.

Labour leader welcomes plans to unblock housing delays

Dudley’s Labour leader says new regulations on stalled developments will unblock ‘ludicrous’ delays, including failure to build on a site in…

Planning reforms to reduce red tape for builders

Sweeping reforms to the planning system could make housebuilding quicker and simpler for tradespeople. As a part of the government’s Plan for Change, they’re investing in small businesses to help them achieve their goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2029. And with millions of pounds set to be invested into the growth of smaller firms, plus more funding for construction apprenticeships, the industry could receive a major boost.    How is the p…