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Dec 3 2025

Planning Regulator welcomes the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce recommendations

The Office of the Planning Regulator welcomes the report and action plan of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce, published today, 3rd December 2025. Implementation of this report will deliver critical improvements in the delivery of infrastructure to develop our economy, our society, protect our environment and support proper planning and sustainable development. Coordinated and timely delivery […]

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Nov 5 2025

Upcoming OPR Training Webinar: Athlone Public Realm Improvements

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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Sep 26 2025

OPR launches a new edition of its ‘Learning from Litigation’ bulletin

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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Sep 24 2025

OPR 2024 Annual Report launched by Planning Regulator and welcomed by Ministers Browne and Cummins

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

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Aug 14 2025

OPR welcomes revised Housing Growth Requirements

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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Jun 27 2025

Planning Regulator highlights critical roles played by Ireland’s Local Authorities on Your Council Day

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

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Jun 12 2025

OPR launches the eighth edition of its ‘Learning from Litigation’ bulletin

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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Jun 5 2025

OPR Publishes Case Study Paper on Quarries and the Local Authority Development Plan

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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Apr 2 2025

Office of the Planning Regulator Publishes Roscommon County Council Planning Review

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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Mar 12 2025

OPR launches the seventh edition of its ‘Learning from Litigation’ bulletin

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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