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

Public Awareness

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The OPR has an important role under the Planning and Development Act 2024 to carry out planning research and provide education, training and public awareness programmes. To support this work, the OPR has created a range of online resources, including:

  • An Introduction to Planning – This page gives easy access to a wide range of OPR materials such as infographics, short explainer videos, planning leaflets and FAQs.
  • Becoming a Planner – If you want to learn more about what planners do or are thinking about studying planning at third level, this page includes interviews with planners and a list of planning courses available in Ireland.
  • The Planning Process – This page explains the key stages of making a planning application. It includes animated explainer videos, flowcharts, links to planning authority resources and relevant planning leaflets.
  • Planning Library – This page contains a central online library that brings together a wide range of planning policy guidelines and research. A glossary and list of acronyms are also available to help you navigate technical terms.
Introduction to Planning
Becoming a Planner
The Planning Process
Planning Library
Technical Glossary
Acronym List
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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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