Draft Exempted Development Regulations were published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for public consultation, with a closing date of 26 August 2025. The draft proposals included the exemption from planning permission of modular-style residential units of up to 45 sq. m located to the rear of existing dwellings. The Department’s website indicates that in excess of 900 submissions were received as part of this consultation process.

The consultation formed part of the Implementation Plan for the Planning and Development Act 2024. To date, no further update or finalised regulations have issued from the Department. The Council has not engaged directly with the Minister on this matter.