Planning Report

Planning for growth: Turning policy into delivery

The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) works on behalf of government, citizens, planning authorities, elected representatives, and the planning…

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Planning reform: delivery focus

Ireland’s planning system is going through its biggest reforms in generations. Now comes the critical part: delivering the step change…

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Planning Scotland’s net zero transition

The Scottish Government’s Chief Planner, Fiona Simpson, outlines how the country’s National Planning Framework (NPF) is part of a long-term…

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The 2024 Act: towards plan-led development

The Planning and Development Act 2024 is in its third iteration in over 60 years. It is a welcome codification…

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Planning and the EU

While the European Union has established common environmental standards, there is no EU-wide means through which member states are directed…

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