This webinar, hosted by the OPR in conjunction with the AILG, was delivered to provide Elected Members with a practical understanding of Part 3 of the Planning & Development Act 2024 and set out how the Act reinforces a plan led approach through clearer policy hierarchies and revised development plan requirements.

The Planning & Development Act 2024 was signed into law in October 2024 and is being commenced on a phased basis. Part 3 of the Act, which relates to plans, policies and related matters, was commenced at the end of 2025. 

The purpose of this webinar was to equip Elected Members with a practical understanding of the changes introduced by Part 3 and what these changes will mean for their planning related functions, by:

• outlining the overall policy intention of Part 3, particularly with respect to development plans,
• setting out the practicalities of development plan preparation, content and adoption under the new Act, and
• detailing the revised role for tertiary-area based plans (Local Area Plans under the 2000 Act).

Presentations were delivered by:

• Colin Ryan
  Senior Planning Advisor, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage (DHLGH)
• Deirdre Scully
  Former Dublin City Council Planning Officer

We are happy to share the recording of this event, along with training materials, below.