The OPR performs independent assessments of the various stages of the preparation of local authority plans to ensure they properly apply relevant national policies of Government. One important policy aspect, which we are obliged to consider, is how development plans will contribute to ensuring that counties achieve their share of national renewable energy targets, in […]
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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. This week we have made submissions on: Proposed Variation No. 32 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 Proposed Variation No. 33 to the Dublin City Development
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A new, innovative user-friendly application which allows you to quickly and easily calculate the different stages and timeframes for city and county development plans has been launched the OPR. By simply inputting basic details of a development plan such as date and stage of the plan, in a matter of seconds, users will be provided
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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. This week we have made submissions on: Issues Paper for the Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2021-2027 Proposed Variation No. 1 to the Donegal County
Today the OPR launched its first Practice Note (PN01), which provides information and guidance on Appropriate Assessment Screening for Development Management. PN01 “Appropriate Assessment Screening for Development Management” gives direction on screening for appropriate assessment during the planning application process. It also includes useful templates and addresses issues that commonly arise when carrying out screening.
The Planning Regulator, Niall Cussen appeared at today’s meeting of the Oireachtas Climate Action Committee. The meeting was considering how Ireland can reduce its carbon emissions by 51% by 2030. As part of its examination of how this target can be achieved, the Committee is undertaking a sector-by-sector analysis with today’s meeting focusing on the
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The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has published its first Planning Research Framework and the accompanying Strategic Planning Research Programme. One of the statutory functions of the OPR is to conduct planning research and to inform professional and public engagement on the planning process. The Planning Research Framework lays out a structure to advance
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The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) in conjunction with the Association of Irish Local Government (AILG) will continue with its series of online planning training webinars for local authority elected members on Friday, 23rd October from 10am-11:30 am. October’s webinar is entitled “Consideration and Finalisation of the Draft Development Plan” and will cover two
A co-ordinated approach on renewable energy across the next generation of local authority development plans and across their boundaries is critical for Ireland to achieve its renewable energy targets, the Planning Regulator, Niall Cussen has told the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) conference. A key building block for that co-ordinated approach is to finalise long-delayed
The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) in conjunction with the Association of Irish Local Government (AILG) held its second online planning training webinar for elected members of local authorities today, Friday, 18th September. Today’s webinar considered the key early stages of plan making. It analysed central aspects of this process including the preparatory background
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