"Rezoning Madness" in Ireland

Local authorities throughout Ireland have rezoned ag land into residential at a ridiculous rate, according to a recent study that shows a demand for fewer than 300,000 units where 800,000 units are now allowed.

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May 4, 2010, 6:00 AM PDT

By Tim Halbur

The Irish Government may force local jurisdictions to turn over-zoned land back to agricultural uses.

From the Irish Independent: "Green Planning Minister Ciaran Cuffe last night vowed councils who engaged in rezoning "madness" would be ordered to either de-zone the land, designate it for other uses or allow restricted development.

"There has been massive over-zoning. This is now clear.[said Cuffe]."

Thanks to S. Allen

FULL STORY: Land rezoned for 800,000 more homes than needed

Monday, May 3, 2010 in Irish Independent

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