Govt approves new Planning and Development Bill
Environment Minister John Gormley
The Government has approved publication of the new Planning and Development Bill.
Under its provisions, variations to a development or local area plan will require the support of a two-thirds majority from the planning authority as opposed to a simple majority as is currently the case.
Amendments to draft development or local area plans will also be more transparent.
Environment Minister John Gormley says the changes in the law will ensure sensible and ethical planning in the future.
