Insight
Demonstrating a social or economic need to live in rural areas will continue to be a requirement for planning permission, with remote working alone not being sufficient justification.
Ireland to ban new rural homes from being used as short-term rentals
Summary
Ireland plans to restrict newly built rural homes from short-term rentals for 10 years. This measure aims to ensure housing stock for permanent residents, while easing rural planning for those with genuine ties. Remote working alone won't suffice for eligibility.
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