As the independent oversight body for Ireland’s planning process, the primary focus of the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is to uphold public confidence in the system. This focus is pursued across all of our operations, including in particular the ongoing programme of reviews of the systems and procedures used by local authorities in […]
OPR Update on Matters Concerning An Bord Pleanála Read More »
In order to improve efficiency in the planning process, local authorities applicants and agents need to work together to ensure that planning applications are valid on receipt, a report by the Office of the Planning Regulator, (OPR) has said today. The report notes that it is critical to ‘get it right’ from the outset so
One of the main functions of the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is to conduct reviews of the 31 local authorities and An Bord Pleanála in relation to the systems and procedures they have in place to deliver planning services to the public. The OPR is conducting these planning reviews as a rolling programme,
Update on Next Phase of OPR Planning Reviews Programme Read More »
Analysis of the climate credentials of local authority development plans shows more progress is needed to help reduce carbon emissions at local level Local authorities have a unique opportunity to make a major contribution to reducing Ireland’s carbon emissions by including ambitious climate mitigation measures in their development plans, a new report published today finds. The
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) in conjunction with the OPR has today, 10th March delivered a wide-ranging information seminar on the implementation of the new Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) arrangements introduced under the Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Act 2021. Large-scale Residential Developments (LRDs) will replace the Strategic Housing
Information Seminar on Large-scale Residential Development Arrangements Delivered Read More »
Two significant issues encountered when trying to deliver good planning and sustainable development in Ireland today, urban sprawl and high levels of dereliction were the focus of recent episodes of Eco Eye, Ireland’s longest running environmental series. On 15 February, “Dereliction” examined why Ireland has one of the highest rates of vacancy in Europe. Presenter
New Eco Eye Episodes Highlight Challenges of Dereliction and Urban Sprawl Read More »
Galway City Council planning department is delivering its key planning functions effectively, with some aspects being delivered at a higher level when compared to national performance trends, a report published by the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has found. The report also recommends that the Council prioritise an internal evaluation of ongoing and emerging
The OPR independently assesses all statutory forward planning with a view to ensuring that the plan provides for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area concerned. We have published submissions on: Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2022 – 2028
Submission Published on Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2022 – 2028 Read More »
A brand new webpage that brings together a broad range of information that clearly explains the importance of the planning system and how it works is now available on the OPR website. This new page “Introduction to Planning” brings together all of the OPR’s public awareness resources in one central, accessible location. Visit new page
New Webpage to Promote Understanding of Planning System Published Read More »
The State’s independent oversight body for planning, the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR), has published its latest review report into local authority systems and procedures in delivering their planning functions. The report considers Louth County Council’s performance in the context of 11 key operational processes in planning service delivery1. It makes recommendations on how
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