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National Survey of Ongoing Housing Developments: October 2010 Background The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government initiated a field based survey of all housing developments (see here for maps) of two or more dwellings that had commenced by the time of the survey, (summer 2010) to establish a proper evidence basis for further action by Government and local authorities in relation to planning, housing, building control and other matters relating to such developments. Survey Methodology The survey was conducted centrally by the Department’s field staff with the co-operation of local authorities and site owners and in accordance with a methodology that was developed by the Housing and Planning Divisions of the Department and tested in a pilot phase of the survey in County Laois. The survey was conducted over the months May-September 2010 inclusive and after a period of checking was finalised on the 29th September last. Key Results 2846 developments have been inspected, of which only 429 (15%) are active; While is difficult to be precise about the exact numbers of housing units approved in total on all of the above developments estimates so far are for 179,273 dwellings; There are 78,195 dwellings in the developments surveyed that are complete and occupied; 23,250 dwellings are complete and vacant; 9976 dwellings are near complete; 9,854 dwellings are at various early stages of construction activity from site clearance, foundations up to wall plate level; There is planning permission for a further estimated 58,025 dwellings that have not commenced and are therefore not posing any immediate construction or site specific difficulties. Summary results across the 34 City and County Council areas and State totals follow this note. Next Steps The survey is the first independent, field based analysis of multi-unit or scheme type housing across the state and will be of invaluable use to Government, Regional and Local authorities and intereste