Dublin City councillors have voted down a move to allow back garden log cabins as a way of alleviating the housing crisis.
A motion to change the development plan and allow ‘free standing ancillary family accommodation’ had been passed by the council’s Planning Committee.
Cllr John Lyons who originally tabled the motion had told the meeting that allowing log cabins would be a practical measure that could help a lot of people in the medium term such as those trying to save a deposit. Cllr Tina McVeigh said it would not be feasible to ensure that these structures would only be used by family members.
A report for councillors by assistant chief executive Richard Shakespeare revealed that there have been 175 complaints to planning enforcement about log cabins over the past four years.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Elderly Dublin City Council tenants protest poor conditionsRefurbishment of draughty and mouldy flats cancelled after councillors’ vote
Read more »
Brazilian couple tricked out of €1,000 in new rental scam in north inner city DublinBrazilian couple scammed out of €1,000 in new rental scam in north inner city Dublin
Read more »
Dublin City Council expresses concerns over walking tours blocking footpathsCouncillor calls for problem to be addressed in areas such as Temple Bar before summer
Read more »
Council needs €750,000 for new short-term letting rules - €350k over initial estimateDublin City Council needs €750,000 to enforce new short-term letting rules.
Read more »
Emergency services rush to scene of incident in Dublin city centreGardai and emergency services rush to scene of incident on O'Connell Bridge in Dublin city
Read more »
‘Non-hazardous’ material in suspect package sent to Department of HealthThe Department of Health’s offices on Baggot Street in Dublin city centre have reopened
Read more »