In today’s Irish Independent, Mark Keenan argued that Ireland’s “one size fits all” planning and conservation laws have left countless Pre-’63 properties in limbo, derelict, unusable, and barred from being modernised. He highlights conflicting rules – Fire safety demands vs. conservation restrictions – sky-high renovation costs due to specialist requirements, legal and tax obstacles preventing sales or upgrades.
An estimated 3,000 homes could be brought back into use with a more practical conservation regime. As the housing crisis worsens, are we strangling viable homes with outdated rules? Read the full article and let us know your thoughts: Has Ireland’s approach to planning and conservation gone too far?
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