Rory Hearne (Dublin North-West, Social Democrats)
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536. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of Part V obligations that have been satisfied through land transfer offsite in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65915/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 requires private developers to ensure that a specified percentage of land zoned for residential and other uses is reserved for social and affordable housing. Local authorities negotiate Part V agreements with the developer in line with a range of guidelines and supports aimed at assisting them in maximising the benefits of Part V in the context of its housing needs. Local authorities have a range of options available when negotiating with developers including the transfer of land, the building and transfer of houses or the transfer of houses off-site.

Subject to the legislative provisions, local authorities are free to decide how the 20% Part V contribution is broken down in terms of social and affordable housing (with a minimum 10% social housing) and by dwelling type. This is done in line with the local authorities housing need as identified in its Housing Strategy made as part of its Development Plan. Part V arrangements are a matter for the relevant local authority operating within the Guidelines.

Local authorities have delegated sanction for Part V delivery and do not require prior approval from my Department. Part V negotiations are solely a matter for the relevant local authority.

The table below sets out the number of land transfers under Part V in 2023 and 2024.