20 October 2025: Notification regarding membership applications Posted on October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 by Seán O'Leary Please note that the Institute is no longer accepting membership applications for the 2025 calendar year as we introduce new membership criteria. Membership applications will reopen in January 2026. Read in full
Planning can deliver meaningful and positive change Posted on October 2, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The Irish Planning Institute, the all-island membership organisation for professional planners, is calling for a list of core infrastructure projects that are of national economic importance to be defined, in order Read in full
Winners of the Irish Planning Institute’s 2025 Planning Awards are announced Posted on September 29, 2025September 30, 2025 by Seán O'Leary Thirteen winners were announced at the 2025 Planning Awards, with submissions from Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Carlow, Wicklow, Kildare, Offaly, Tipperary and international work in Lesotho recognised by the expert judging Read in full
Notification regarding membership applications Posted on September 19, 2025October 20, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The Institute is implementing updated membership criteria in 2026. In preparation for this membership applications will not be accepted after noon on Monday 20 October 2025. Membership applications will reopen Read in full
Statement on housing guidelines and exempted development consultation Posted on July 29, 2025July 30, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The Irish Planning Institute, (IPI), the all-island professional membership organisation representing professional planners, has noted the publication of new guidelines by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage instructing Read in full
Irish Planning Institute announces shortlist for 2025 Planning Awards Posted on July 24, 2025August 25, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The shortlist for the 2025 Planning Awards features 55 nominees across 12 categories Projects from across the island of Ireland have been recognised for excellence in innovation as well as Read in full
Consultation on the Marine Planning Policy Statement Posted on July 14, 2025 by Seán O'Leary Submission on the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment consultation on the draft Marine Planning Policy Statement. Read in full
Statement on revised apartment standards Posted on July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The Irish Planning Institute (IPI), the all-island professional membership organisation representing professional planners, has said there is considerable “disquiet” among planners over the proposed changes outlined in the Planning Design Read in full
Patrick Shaffrey RIP Posted on June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The Irish Planning Institute is deeply saddened by the passing of our founding President Patrick Shaffrey in our 50th anniversary year. The Institute extends deepest sympathies to his children Conor, Read in full
Irish Planning Institute welcomes appointment of Paul Reid as chair of An Coimisiún Pleanála Posted on June 17, 2025June 18, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The Irish Planning Institute, the all-island professional body representing professional planners, has welcomed the appointment of Paul Reid as the new chair of An Coimisiún Pleanála. Mr Reid’s appointment coincides Read in full