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."
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The report also shows that in 2022, Dublin City Council received notifications of 12 exempted developments aimed at providing 29 homes. Meanwhile, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council received notifications of seven exempted developments aimed at providing 22 homes.
Fingal County Council received notifications of three exempted developments aimed at providing seven homes, while South Dublin County Council received notifications of three exempted developments aimed at providing three homes. Nationally, 260 notifications indicated intent to provide 665 homes.
Those interested in buying, selling or leasing a vacant property that could be a home can visit the Government's official page dedicated to this, or contact their local authority’s Vacant Homes Officer.
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