Tipperary Councillors Seek Changes to Planning Exemptions for IPAS Centres
Tipperary councillors have passed a motion calling for a change in planning exemptions for IPAS centres.
"The planning system is no longer predictable or transparent,"
said Cllr Liam Browne, who tabled the motion. The motion requests that the council write to Housing Minister James Browne to reduce the duration of the current exemption, which allows temporary change of use to building structures to accommodate people seeking international protection.
- The current exemption is set to expire on 31 December 2028.
- The proposed change would bring the expiration date forward to 31 December 2025.
A similar motion was also passed by Laois County Council earlier this month.
Author's summary: Councillors seek planning exemption changes.