Repeal of Exempted Development Regulations Bill 2026

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Would repeal two planning rules that let certain buildings be used quickly as temporary accommodation for people seeking international protection or temporary protection. It also allows the State agency responsible for that accommodation to seek permission to keep using any sites that were already approved under the old rules, so they can be regularised rather than stopped abruptly.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to repeal the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 605 of 2022) and Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 376 of 2023) related to the provision of temporary accommodation for persons seeking international protection or in receipt of temporary protection.

Last updated 27 February 2026