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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OPR launches the fifth edition of its ‘Learning from Litigation’ bulletin

The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is pleased to present the fifth edition of the ‘Learning from Litigation’ bulletin. This bulletin has been 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 planning cases.

The case selection for this edition of the bulletin was made following recommendations received from the Planning Law Bulletin Steering Group. This Group consists of nominees from the Law Society of Ireland’s Environmental and Planning Law Committee, An Bord Pleanála, the OPR legal services provider Fieldfisher LLP, the County and City Management Association and the OPR.

The OPR intends that the bulletin will be published on a quarterly basis.

 

 

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.