The Government have agreed to new reforms of An Bord Pleanála as part of a wider planning overhaul
Image: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland THE GOVERNMENT HAVE agreed on plans to overhaul the planning system, with new laws set to go before the Dáil in early 2023.
However, opposition TDs have raised concerns over some of the reforms contained within the draft bill. The draft bill will also allow for either An Bord Pleanála or local authorities to correct errors of fact or law in their planning decisions and will also allow them to make a stay on the decision of the judicial review while doing so.
There will also be mandatory planning guidance issued by the Government, known as National Planning Policy Statements and National Planning Policy Guidance. Under the updated body, there will be 14 Planning Commissioners, who will replace the chairperson and board members. “These reforms will ensure we have a modern, efficient planning system, with coherence between policies, plans and decisions,” O’Brien said.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Senior EU Parliament members agree to remove MEPSenior members of the European Parliament have unanimously agreed on a proposal to remove an MEP from her role as a parliament vice president.
Read more »
European Union to discuss Russia and Iran sanctionsEuropean Union foreign ministers will meet this morning to try to agree on further sanctions on Russia and Iran and an additional €2 billion for arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Read more »
Proposed planning changes vulnerable to EU legal challenge, says civic groupPlanning reforms could block residents’ groups from legal action against housing developments
Read more »
Cabinet memo on international surrogacy aims to deal with recognising parentageCabinet is expected to approve the drafting of a number of amendments that will seek to recognise families which are created through international surrogacy.
Read more »
Development programme Irish Aid to get name changeThe Irish Government is planning to change Irish Aid's name to be more 'respectful' and 'reflective' of its work.
Read more »