Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020
315. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the terms of reference for the review of the housing density rule as stated in an interview (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17004/20]
View answerThe Programme for Government - our shared future, commits to ensuring that policy and planning across Government in relation to the future provision of services and infrastructure will be fully aligned with the National Planning Framework (NPF) to ensure balanced and sustainable development in Ireland over the next 20 years. A vibrant, inclusive and thriving Ireland requires actions to revitalise our towns and villages, and ensure the development of our regional cities.
Against this backdrop, and to support the implementation of the NPF objective to encourage compact growth and quality urban environments, there is merit in reviewing aspects of the 2009 Ministerial Guidelines on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas, that may be issued under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act. This would be an opportunity to provide updated guidance on housing density for a broader range of settlement types and contexts. I am considering in this context the development of ‘sustainable settlement guidance’ and consideration will be given to the terms of reference and timelines for this review in the coming months.
