Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2023

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

It would give An Bord Pleanála extra powers to deal with old, still-open planning applications and appeals, including major housing and infrastructure cases. If an application has been waiting for 12 months, the Board would have to decide it within 18 weeks, and if the rules or facts have changed since the application was made, the applicant must be given a chance to respond before permission is refused on that basis. It matters because it aims to clear long delays while making sure applicants are treated fairly when planning conditions change.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000; to provide An Bord Pleanála with powers, functions and duties in relation to pending applications and appeals of long duration; and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 14 November 2024