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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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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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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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OPR welcomes Planning Officer addition to the critical skills occupation list

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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OPR publishes ‘Planning in Numbers’ a five-year strategic review of planning

Key trends and outputs – a five-year strategic review of planning The OPR today published ‘Planning in Numbers’, a five-year strategic review of planning trends and outputs in Ireland, from 2019-2023. This five-year review provides clarity on trends and figures, with key highlights including: Ireland’s planning system continues to perform statutory duties in the context

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