Government looking at reducing minimum apartment size

Sunday 06 July 2025 2:53 pm
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The housing minister is bringing proposed modifications to condo constructing tips that may cut back the minimal measurement of models and in the reduction of on different necessities.

The measures are designed to cut back prices by between 50,000 to 100,000 euros per unit.

It comes amid frustration and criticism of the federal government’s response to a slowdown in condo constructing. 

The modifications have a look at the combo of condo sorts, ⁠the format and design of particular person of models, and ⁠the availability of communal amenities.

It additionally contains measures round twin side home windows, and the ratio of models to lifts and stairs.

The brand new tips cut back the minimal measurement of studio flats from 37 sq. metres to 32 sq. metres.

In an try to enhance supply prices of condo schemes, they may also take away any restrictions on condo combine. 

At the moment, tips limit the variety of one-bedroom flats inside a scheme to 50 per cent – with not more than 20 to 25 per cent consisting of studio flats. 

Additionally it is proposed to take away any limitation on the variety of models per raise and stair core per ground, topic to compliance with constructing rules.

This can enable builders to exceed the present most of 12 models.

Minister James Browne’s proposals would additionally cut back the quantity of flats required to be twin side in new developments to at the least 25 per cent, down from 33 per cent in city areas and 50 per cent in suburban areas.

Elsewhere, the rules comprise easing of restrictions on offering personal open area and specify that communal amenities shall not be required on a compulsory foundation.

By Cillian Sherlock, PA