Development charges for home building in Cork cut by 50%

Move aims to stimulate growth in home building sector

Tue, 15 Sep, 2020 - 15:05

Eoin English

Development charges on new houses and apartments in Cork City have been slashed by 50% in a bid to stimulate house building.

The charge per square metre has been reduced from €53.10 per square metre to €26.35sqm under a new development contributions scheme adopted by city councillors.

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