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Bringing back homes - manual for the reuse of existing buildings

Publication Year

2018

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Guidance for property owners, members of the public, Local Authorities and the construction industry on how best to facilitate the reuse of older or vacant building types for residential purposes, clarifying policy and the application of regulatory requirements to common building types.

Document History

Superseded by the second edition, April 2024. December 2018 edition.

Publisher Information

Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government

The Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government aim to support the sustainable and efficient delivery of well-planned homes and effective local government. They publish the Building Regulations Technical Guidance Documents, supporting material and planning guidance. Formerly known as Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, they became the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in September 2020.

Custom House
Dublin
DHPLG
Ireland

Website: http://www.housing.gov.ie/
Email: qcsofficer@housing.gov.ie
Tel: +353 (0)1 888 2000