Friday, 28 November 2025 10:00 to 11:30 Designed for Local Authority and Regional Assembly Staff Online The OPR, as part of its Strategic Research Programme, is looking at public realm improvements in Irish towns and cities to see how the work is being undertaken, what issues are arising and what lessons can be learnt. The journey […]
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The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is pleased to present the ninth edition of the ‘Learning from Litigation’ bulletin. This bulletin was prepared to highlight and disseminate key learnings from the continually evolving planning and environmental case law. It provides information on important precedents, court decisions and emerging trends with an overview of noteworthy
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The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has today launched its 2024 Annual Report of its statutory planning oversight functions in relation to local authorities and An Coimisuin Pleanála. The report has been welcomed by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, along with Minister of State with Responsibility for Local
The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) welcomes and supports the efficient and effective implementation of the Revised Housing Growth Requirements published by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the 29 July 2025. These follow the approval of the revision to the National Planning Framework (NPF) by both Houses of the Oireachtas
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Niall Cussen, Planning Regulator paid tribute to the contribution of Irish local authorities, particularly in relation to their planning departments on ‘Your Council Day’, celebrated today the 27th of June. Speaking about the contribution Ireland’s 31 local authorities and 3 regional assemblies play, Niall Cussen, Planning Regulator said, ‘The hard work and commitment of elected
The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is pleased to present the eighth edition of the ‘Learning from Litigation’ bulletin. This bulletin was prepared to highlight and disseminate key learnings from the continually evolving planning and environmental case law. It provides information on important precedents, court decisions and emerging trends with an overview of noteworthy
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The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has published its latest Case Study Paper – CSP07 – Quarries and the Local Authority Development Plan. The case study paper is published in accordance with the OPR’s Strategic Planning Research Programme 2023 – 2025. The planning system plays a key role in the management of natural resources
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The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has published its report on its statutory review of Roscommon County Council today. The review process underlines a fundamental necessity for Roscommon County Council to create additional capacity within its planning department to ensure the ongoing successful delivery of quality planning services. This is the first time that
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The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is pleased to present the seventh edition of the ‘Learning from Litigation’ bulletin. This bulletin was prepared to highlight and disseminate key learnings from the continually evolving planning and environmental case law. It provides information on important precedents, court decisions and emerging trends with an overview of noteworthy
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Welcoming measures to support the planning system, including the recent addition of Town Planning Officer to the critical skills occupation list, the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) encourages students and graduates to consider a career in planning. Commenting, Planning Regulator, Niall Cussen said: “It’s timely that Town Planning Officer has been added to the
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