{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60b372fb-6c93-4b88-85e3-09e9775d1494/6a6899828f5e06961ac1c44f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Limerick's politicians react to new planning exemptions","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba15241a8cbe26bf3cf18c/1785239901934-dc129d91-d1c5-4d86-ba0d-259ce2af7934.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>New planning rules aimed at making it easier for homeowners to extend and adapt their homes have come into effect.</p><p><br></p><p>The changes mean people can now build larger home extensions, bigger garden sheds and home offices, and in some cases detached modular homes in their back gardens without applying for planning permission.</p><p><br></p><p>TD for Limerick County and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Niall Collins, and Labour TD for Limerick City, Conor Sheehan, joined the show.</p><p><br></p><p>Image via Live95's photo library.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Live95"}