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Update on implementing Housing Growth Requirement Guidelines

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage published the NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements Guidelines for Local Authorities in July 2025. Following publication of these guidelines local authorities are required to consider what changes are required to their existing city and county development plans in order to reflect the revised figures. As a first […]

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

The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is pleased to present the tenth 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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