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On the recordJune 7, 2026
It is expected the new National Planning Statement will no longer allow local authorities to impose restrictions on ribbon and back land development or place caps on the number of homes that may be built on family farm holdings.
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Simon Harris
Fine Gael
Source
rte.ie

Editor's note · Context

Outlining changes in planning regulations.

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