'It's very frustrating' - man to demolish family's mobile home he erected without planning after retention refused
Briefly

Arnolds Karolis, 54, installed a mobile home on his property in Carlow to accommodate his stepson and family, who faced challenges in finding affordable rental options. However, after appealing for retention permission, An Bord Pleanála overturned the inspector's recommendation, forcing Karolis to remove the mobile home. This decision highlights the tension between personal initiatives to provide housing solutions and existing planning regulations that govern land use and development in residential areas.
Arnolds Karolis had to demolish the mobile home he placed behind his house after An Bord Pleanála rejected his request for retention permission, prioritizing regulations.
The mobile home was installed to provide affordable housing for Karolis's stepson and family, who were facing difficulties securing rental accommodation.
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