The OPR recently undertook a review of the online planning information leaflets in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the National Monuments Service, the Housing Agency and An Bord Pleanála. The leaflets which contain practical, accessible information on how the planning system works have been revised and updated to reflect the […]
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The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has today, 21 October published its latest Practice Note. This Practice Note (PN03) is the third in a series of OPR Practice Notes. It focuses on ‘Planning Conditions’. The attachment of conditions to a planning permission is the culmination of the planning assessment of a development proposal. The
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Following formal submission to the Minister and the Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála yesterday (3rd October), the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has published a report on the first phase of its review into certain systems and procedures used by An Bord Pleanála in the delivery of its statutory planning functions. The review report
Ambitious plan builds on Tipperary’s unique strength and assets The new Tipperary County Development Plan will mean that Tipperary continues to develop as a vibrant place to live, visit and work with a sustainable environment and inclusive, active communities, the Office of the Planning Regulator, (OPR) has said. The plan will comes into effect this
The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has today 24th August initiated its review of certain systems and procedures used by An Bord Pleanála in the delivery of its statutory planning functions. Taking account of the urgent need to progress measures aimed at restoring public confidence in An Bord Pleanála, as well as reviewing wider
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The measures contained in the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028 will help the county continue to grow and become an even more attractive, prosperous, resilient and sustainable place, the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has said. In the plan adoption letter, the OPR has commended the local authority’s ambitious targets to grow
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Kildare County Council is providing its key planning functions effectively, with the forward planning function being delivered in a highly effective manner, according to a review published by the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR). The review also finds, however, that the Council is facing ongoing challenges in relation to staff retention and recruitment which
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The Office of the Planning Regulator, (OPR) in conjunction with the Association of Irish Local Government (AILG), resumed in-person planning training for local authority elected members earlier this month. The training provided information and guidance for elected members on “Finalising the Development Plan and the Key Steps and Requirements from the Development Plan Guidelines.” The
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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
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