This week on iPropertyRadio… 

On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon chats to Setanta Landers, Partner at Setanta Solicitors. Setanta joins Carol to discuss the “Locals Only” Rule and the Sustainable Rural Housing guidelines established in 2005. 

This rule prioritises local residents in rural construction projects to protect rural culture and integrity. Its potentially discriminatory nature has been criticised, with the European Union highlighting legal concerns reminiscent of the 2013 'Flemish Decree' case in Belgium. The Court of Justice of the European Union found such rules restrictive, potentially infringing on EU Free Movement principles. While many Irish authorities maintain the rule, efforts to reconcile it with EU Law are ongoing, indicating a complex balance between local preservation and EU standards.

Read more: https://setantasolicitors.ie/locals-only-rules-in-irish-planning-law/

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