There is opposition in Kildare to plans to reduce the size of apartments
By Paul O'Meara
Published 23rd Jul 2025, 19:33 GMT
The government wants to restrict the size of future dwellings to save money
There is opposition in Kildare to plans to reduce the size of apartments in future residential developments.
Some 14 councillors want Kildare County Council to writes to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to oppose the proposed changes to apartment standards, "which reduce local authority discretion and risk undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of housing."
The councillors also say that public confidence in local and national democracy will be eroded.
The group , which includes party members and independents want a meeting with the minister "to ensure that any future standards reflect a locally informed and community-led approach to housing delivery."