Calls for reform of vacant site levy system

Labour says review of legislation is needed after Business Post report showed that almost half of local authorities were not collecting charge

Since 2017, local authorities have been obliged to compile and maintain a vacant site register of lands in their area that are suitable for housing but have not been put forward for development. Picture: Getty

Pressure is mounting on the government to review the vacant site levy system.

The Labour Party has called for a review of the related legislation following a Business Post investigation which showed that nearly half of local authorities were not set up to collect the levy.

Since 2017, local authorities have been obliged to compile and maintain a vacant site register of lands in their area that are suitable for housing but have not been ...