New builds continue to grow as latest data shows momentum holding strong
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Over 11,000 new homes commenced since the start of the year – up 176% from the same period last year
The latest data released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows that the number of new homes being commenced throughout the country continues to grow with momentum holding strong in the sector.
The latest figures show that 2,613 new homes were commenced in April of this year, an increase of 152% compared to the previous year when 1,037 homes were commenced. Since the beginning of the year, 11,021 new homes have been commenced, an increase of 176% from the same period last year.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, said:
"It is very encouraging to once again see continued improved commencement figures compared to last year, and I believe it's a significant indicator that things are truly moving in the right direction when it comes to building the new homes we need throughout the country. I have been laser focused in my efforts to streamline the planning process and implement a housing policy that encourages confidence and certainty in the sector, and today's numbers suggest this is beginning to bear fruit.
"We have set ambitious targets in our Housing Action Plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities', but that scale of ambition is what we need to turn the tide and solve this housing crisis. We will not be complacent and I will continue to use every lever available to maintain this growth, but today's figures are very much another welcome step in the right direction."
Of the 2,613 homes commenced in April, 1,446 (56%) are scheme dwellings, 718 (27%) are apartments and 449 (17%) are for one-off units. A total of 23% (608 homes) were in the four Dublin local authorities. By Local Authority, the most homes commenced were in Fingal County (276), followed by Dublin City (216) and Westmeath County (185).
Further information on the commencement data for February can be found here:
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Notes for Editors
Single dwellings are one-off dwellings.
Scheme dwellings are houses that form part of a multi-unit development.
Apartment dwellings are within a multi-unit development and are recorded as apartment units in the Building Control Management System (BCMS).