Smaller gardens, fewer parking spaces planned for new developments

Under the changes, recommended density ranges will be based on settlement size. Picture: Denis Minihane

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has brought forward proposals to change the density of developments and to limit the number of car park spaces allowed for each new home.

Mr O'Brien has also suggested a reduction in the minimum amount of garden space homes must have as part of a series of changes that he wants included in updated guidelines for planning authorities.