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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Local Authority and Regional Assembly Staff Training

On this page you can access the recording from the OPR-DHLGH webinar entitled ‘Appropriate Assessment: Updates and Learnings from Current Practice’ which was held on Friday, 8th March 2024. 

The video link contains a presentation delivered by Paul Scott, the Head of the Ecological Guidance and Advisory Unit in the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and it focuses on:

  • The fundamentals of Appropriate Assessment Screening;
  • Key terminology and legal tests to be met;
  • How to recognise good practice in Appropriate Assessment documentation; and
  • How to make Appropriate Assessment for plans and projects efficient.

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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