630 homes in Mayo receiving planning permission in 2025 'shows real progress'

A total of 630 new homes got planning permission in Mayo throughout 2025 which shows measures to improve housing supply are working, Minister of State Alan Dillon, has stated.

The Castlebar-based representative elaborated: “These figures show 570 of these are new houses while 60 are new apartments which are moving through the pipeline in Mayo.

"The key focus is now turning these permissions into homes on the ground as quickly as possible.

“The government's priority has always been to get more homes built. Obtaining planning permission is a crucial step in the process.

"Government is committed to removing barriers to construction so these projects can move from planning to homes as quickly as possible.”

The figures from the CSO show there’s been a 7.9% increase in permissions granted nationally.

Minister Dillon said it is encouraging to see the volume of housing activity in Mayo.

“Increasing supply in our towns and villages will help to build stronger communities and is vital in tackling housing shortages in many areas."