Rent-a-room scheme extension to garden modular cabins criticised

The plan would see households permitted to build small cabins, of up to 45sq m in size, at the rear of their properties

The rent-a-room scheme is due to be extended to include modular cabins, with the Government preparing to remove the need for planning permission for small houses in gardens. Picture: iStock

Opposition parties have criticised moves by the Government to allow households to rent out modular cabins at the back of their homes and get up to €14,000 in rent tax free.

The rent-a-room scheme is due to be extended to include modular cabins, with the Government preparing to remove the need for planning permission for small houses in gardens.