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11/02/2008
Minister Publishes Tougher Planning Guidelines
Tougher planning rules on sustainable residential development in urban areas have been announced by the Irish Minister for the Environment, John Gormley.
The proposed planning guidelines will force developers and local authorities to build better quality homes in developments with abundant green spaces, close to shops and schools.
The guidelines, just published in draft form, will be introduced after a 12 week public consultation process, although, local authorities are expected to abide by them immediately.
Minister Gormley is set to curb councillors' freedom to vote through local area plans thereby removing their ability to ignore existing best planning rules.
Under the proposed rules, new developments must be built in ways that encourage cycling and walking, with schools to be built within the residential areas and with convenient and safely situated playing pitches and children's play areas.
To help in the bid to lower Ireland's carbon footprint, homes are to be better insulated and situated in a way to make the most from the sun, heated with local wind energy or wood pellets.
The guidelines also propose the use of better design to minimise the risk of flooding.
The changes are set to be introduced by the Minister before the end of the year.
(VB/JM)
The proposed planning guidelines will force developers and local authorities to build better quality homes in developments with abundant green spaces, close to shops and schools.
The guidelines, just published in draft form, will be introduced after a 12 week public consultation process, although, local authorities are expected to abide by them immediately.
Minister Gormley is set to curb councillors' freedom to vote through local area plans thereby removing their ability to ignore existing best planning rules.
Under the proposed rules, new developments must be built in ways that encourage cycling and walking, with schools to be built within the residential areas and with convenient and safely situated playing pitches and children's play areas.
To help in the bid to lower Ireland's carbon footprint, homes are to be better insulated and situated in a way to make the most from the sun, heated with local wind energy or wood pellets.
The guidelines also propose the use of better design to minimise the risk of flooding.
The changes are set to be introduced by the Minister before the end of the year.
(VB/JM)
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