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 the Planning System’ held on Thursday, 26th September 2024. The video link contains the following:

  • Presentation on ‘The Nature and Purpose of Planning’– delivered by Niall Cussen, Planning Regulator, Office of the Planning Regulator.
  • Presentation on ‘The Members’ Role in the Planning Process – delivered by Michael Walsh, Former Chief Executive, Waterford City and County Council.
  • Presentation on ‘Planning and Infrastructure Delivery’ – delivered by Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority.
  • Presentation on ‘The Members’ Perspective on Planning’ – delivered by Cllr. Anne Colgan, Independent Councillor, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

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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