Sir, – Regarding An Bord Pleanála's report on housing permissions granted under the "fast-track" planning system ("Fast-track system favours student blocks", News, August 3rd), could I recommend that permissions for student housing should include a condition whereby it is demonstrated that all developments can be readily converted into planning compliant family apartments in anticipation of future market changes?
By compliant I mean this to include the design of the structure, fire safety provisions, building services and open spaces. – Yours, etc,
PETER
TWAMLEY, FRIAI
Terenure,
Dublin 6.
