Dublin authorities have received a combined 148 notifications of intention to convert vacant commercial buildings into what could be a total of 382 homes.
The figures were published today by Darragh O’Brien. Covering the period since 2018, they relate to regulations which provide those planning on converting certain commercial properties into homes with an exemption from requiring planning permission. The scheme's aim is to increase the much-needed housing supply and renewing towns and communities.
Commenting on the figures, Minister O’Brien said: “This Government is determined to eradicate the blight of vacancy and dereliction that afflicts many of our towns...Right across the country the public are responding to the supports available for turning vacant property into homes."
