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Planning major concern for rural families
Where low-cost sites are available in rural areas, local authorities should recognise the security benefits of families living close to elderly relatives when considering planning permission.
Planning remains a major concern for rural families.In many parts of Ireland, I have had cases of people from a rural background being pressurised into moving to a town, with the result that another name is added to the housing list of that local authority.
People with a rural background must be given a chance to retain their connections to their home places.
With a little relaxation of the planning regulations, I am hopeful that situation, particularly on security matters, can addressed. With the closing of Garda stations, a community garda has been appointed in some areas.
To build on the success of that scheme, I would suggest that if a garda and his family are prepared to set up home in a rural area, planning laws should be relaxed for them do to so.
Cllr Noel Collins
Midleton
Co Cork