Elected Members Training - November 2025 The Evolving Planning Context and the New Ministerial Guidelines under Section 28 of the Planningand Development Act
With contributions from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) Planning Division, the Local Government Sector and the Housing Activation Office, this event aimed to support Councillor’s understanding of the evolving planning context and to support engagement with the policy objectives underpinning the new Ministerial guidelines including their role in facilitating housing delivery.
Presentations were delivered by:
Alma Walsh, Senior Advisor – Planning Division, DHLGH
Karen Kenny, Senior Advisor; and Brian Kennedy – Housing Activation Office, DHLGH
We are happy to share the recording of this event, along with training materials, below.