During the period of January – February 2026, 1,500 building permits were issued compared to 1,008 in the corresponding period of the previous year, recording an increase of 48.8%, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Friday.
The total value of these permits increased by 56.5% and the total area by 54.9%.
The number of dwelling units expected to be built with these permits amounts to 3,463, recording an increase of 79.2%.
Just in February, the number of building permits authorized during February 2026 stood at 711.
The total value of these permits reached pound 379.9 million and the total area 314.7 thousand square metres.
These building permits provide for the construction of 1,708 dwelling units.