Important changes to planning law are taking effect as the Planning and Development Act 2024 is being commenced on a phased basis.

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Office of the Planning Regulator Publishes South Dublin County Council Planning Review

In a report published today (19 August 2024), the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) found that South Dublin County Council has effective systems and procedures in place to deliver its planning functions, with evidence of best practice in many respects. This is the first time that the systems and procedures used by South Dublin […]

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Office of the Planning Regulator Publishes Meath County Council Planning Review

In a report published today (21st May 2024), the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) found that Meath County Council operates effective and robust systems and procedures in the delivery of its statutory planning functions, within the context of a complex and demanding environment.   This is the first time that the systems and procedures used

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Update on Implementation of Recommendations from An Bord Pleanála Review

The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) notes the positive progress being made in the implementation of the recommendations from its Review of Systems and Procedures used by An Bord Pleanála. The OPR review, which was carried out in two phases and concluded at the end of 2022, made 34 recommendations aimed at strengthening procedures,

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Office of the Planning Regulator Publishes Report on Second Phase of An Bord Pleanála Review

The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has today, 20 December, published its Report on the Second Phase of the OPR’s Review of Certain Systems and Procedures used by An Bord Pleanála. This second and final report arising from the OPR’s current review of An Bord Pleanála contains a total of 23 recommendations. The findings

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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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