Government reveals intention to replace apartment planning guidelines during legal challenge

The guidelines published in July included a reduction in the minimum permitted size of apartments among other changes

The guidelines introduced changes aimed at bridging a 'viability gap' the Government said had stymied apartment building. File picture: Larry Cummins

The Government has indicated it intends to replace apartment planning guidelines published in July amid an ongoing legal challenge.

The development comes in the High Court proceedings brought against the apartment guidelines by four councillors and a journalist.