TD puts forward new bill addressing 'outrageous' legal grey area over external wall insulation
Briefly

Clive and Samantha Ryan's case highlights issues with planning permissions surrounding external insulation after they received a €4,000 council grant for approved modifications. After spending €16,000 to insulate their west Dublin home, they were shocked to receive demands for removal due to planning issues. People Before Profit-Solidarity is proposing new legislation to exempt external insulation from planning permissions under specific conditions, addressing confusion evident in the current planning requirements and helping homeowners avoid similar pitfalls in the future.
Clive and Samantha Ryan face a fine for their permitted external insulation, revealing gaps in planning permission clarity and sparking proposed legislation for exemptions.
The legislation drafted by People Before Profit aims to simplify the process for homeowners needing external wall insulation without complicating permissions based on building type.
Read at Irish Independent
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