Ireland exempts up to 250-home developments from environmental impact assessment

The Irish Government has published regulations allowing housing developments of up to 250 units to bypass mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment, a significant easing of planning rules aimed at accelerating housing supply. The move is likely to face legal and political challenges from environmental groups, and its impact on housing delivery remains uncertain.

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