Dublin height limits 'crazy', claims IBEC

Business group claims restrictions will hit plans to attract investment

IBEC says limits will tie Dublin planners' hands. Pic: RollingNews.ie

Business group IBEC has described as "crazy" new height restrictions on buildings being proposed in the Draft Dublin City Development Plan (2016-2022).

In its submission to the plan, IBEC called for "radical reform" of building height and density restrictions to accommodate the city's rapidly-expanding population.

The organisation said Dublin was well-positioned toattract a new wave of investment and jobs following the Brexit vote, but added that the current housing squeeze was undermining the ...