Important changes to planning law are taking effect as the Planning and Development Act 2024 is being commenced on a phased basis.

Training

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Elected Members Training

On this page you can access the recording from the AILG-OPR training event entitled ‘Overview of Existing and Emerging Planning Legislation and Policy Guidance’ held on Thursday, 15th June 2023. The video link contains the following:

  • The Opening Address delivered by Patrick McGowan, Vice President, Association of Irish Local Government.
  • Presentation on ‘Reviewing Development Plans: Key Trends and Issues’– delivered by Niall Cussen, Planning Regulator, Office of the Planning Regulator.
  • Presentation on ‘Update on the Planning and Development Bill 2022’ – delivered by Eugene Waters, Assistant Principal, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
  • Presentation on ‘Departmental Update” – delivered by Colin Ryan, Senior Planning Adviser, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Disclaimer

The Planning and Development Act 2024 was signed into law on 17 October 2024. The Act is being commenced on a phased basis to facilitate a smooth transition from the existing legislation to the new legislation. It is important to note that transitional arrangements are in place. This means that certain elements of the work of the OPR remain under the previous legislation during this time.

This website will be updated at the earliest opportunity to correspond with the commencement of the various Parts of the Act.

Information on the commencement of the Act is available on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage website.

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