Mel Reynolds
Mel Reynolds is an architect known for his insights into housing policy and planning regulations. He recently warned that the relaxation of planning rules for garden modular homes in Ireland could inadvertently drive up property values, creating challenges for potential homebuyers in the second-hand market.
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Architect and housing policy analyst Mel Reynolds believes these auxiliary dwellings will be viable only for those with a large plot of land with its own separate access and plenty of space.
no planning permission required but construction regulations still apply – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-04
Mel Reynolds is an architect and housing policy analyst who believes the plan’s proposal to streamline the approval process could be a game-changer.
Will the Government’s latest plan to fix the housing crisis work? Experts have their say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Architect Mel Reynolds has pointed to some unintended consequences of such planning relaxations.
House prices could increase due to relaxation of garden-room planning rules, say experts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20
