The Simon Communities of Ireland made a submission to the proposed policy approach towards sustainable and compact settlement guidelines for planning authorities.
Long-term sustainable planning of our communities is vital. The Simon Communities of Ireland believe that housing supply and development needs to be carefully considered and placed at the centre of the guidelines being developed for Local Authorities. The focus of this submission will be on housing availability and standards needed to ensure adequate housing is available to meet the needs of our growing population, to ensure the provision of stable and affordable housing, and to provide housing options for people experiencing homelessness and housing exclusion.
