Major changes planned for apartment building with aim of reducing costs

Housing minister James Browne is to bring 'viability' measures to Cabinet this week which will also remove requirements around the mix of apartments in private developments

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025 - 12:12

Elaine Loughlin Political Editor

The minimum size of apartments is to be reduced under major changes to building rules aimed at bringing the cost of construction down by up to €100,000 per unit.

Housing minister James Browne is to bring 'viability' measures to Cabinet this week which will also remove requirements around the mix of apartments in private developments.