Niall Cussen
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Pandemic provides golden opportunity for planners to reshape towns and cities
- Environment
- January 23, 2021, 06:00
Pandemic positives are a bit thin on the ground but its timing, in one particular way at least, has been auspicious given the attention it has brought(...)

Retailers seek rent-free ‘Covid clauses’ from landlords
- Business
- November 1, 2020, 11:36
Retailers are seeking “Covid clauses” in new contracts or extensions being agreed with landlords, the Sunday Independent reports. William Fry property(...)

No examinations of public complaints by new planning regulator
- Irish News
- October 30, 2020, 11:45
The State’s new planning regulator has not examined a single complaint made by the public about the planning system, according to the regulator’s firs(...)

Cork city retailers concerned over plans for €100m centre
- Irish News
- May 12, 2020, 15:16
Cork city retailers have expressed concern that a plan by Cork County Council to allow a €100 million Kildare Village-type retail outlet on the outski(...)

Dublin homes within walking distance of park are worth more, conference told
- Environment
- January 17, 2020, 18:08
Having a house or an apartment in Dublin which is within walking distance of a park significantly adds to its property value , an environment conferen(...)

Local authorities to be assessed frequently, says planning regulator
- Environment
- April 6, 2019, 01:00
Local authorities can expect to be assessed on their planning performance every five to 10 years under a new regime from the State’s first planning re(...)

Land Development Agency should stop spending and focus on State sites
- Social Affairs
- February 5, 2019, 01:01
There is much about the Land Development Agency (LDA) that seems sensible, to the point it is a wonder that it didn’t exist sooner. It is difficult t(...)

Independent regulator to oversee planning system is appointed
- Politics
- December 18, 2018, 21:41
An independent planning regulator has been appointed by the Government. Niall Cussen will oversee the new Office of the Planning Regulator, which is(...)

Government policy making housing crisis worse, expert claims
- Economy
- September 16, 2018, 15:05
Government policy is fuelling further land speculation and making the housing crisis worse, a leading housing expert has warned. University College D(...)

‘Serious’ viability issues for property developments outside Dublin
- Construction
- September 28, 2017, 05:45
There are “serious” viability issues for property developments outside of Dublin, a leading property developer has said. Speaking to The Irish Times,(...)