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
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
Irish Planning Institute welcomes government proposal to allow extensions to planning permissions Posted on May 27, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The Irish Planning Institute, the all-island professional membership organisation for spatial planners, has today welcomed the government’s move to introduce emergency legislation that will allow project developers to apply for an Read in full
2025 will be a good year for Irish planning – An Bord Pleanála chair Peter Mullan tells Irish Planning Institute conference Posted on April 11, 2025 by Seán O'Leary Peter Mullan, chair of An Bord Pleanála, committed the state planning authority to achieving up to 80% of its statutory timelines in 2025 An Bord Pleanála said it has significantly Read in full
Planning sector should no longer be the “scapegoat” for every problem – IPI Posted on April 10, 2025April 9, 2025 by Seán O'Leary Professionals working in the Irish planning sector must “stand-up” for their profession, while working together in an evidence-led way to help solve the capacity challenges facing the state, the Irish Read in full
2025 Irish Planning Awards aim to recognise innovation, sustainability and excellence in planning Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The Irish Planning Institute, the all-island professional membership organisation for spatial planners, is pleased to announce that the 2025 Irish Planning Awards are now open for entries. The biennial Irish Planning Read in full
Irish Planning Institute welcomes appointment of Minister for Housing Posted on January 23, 2025January 24, 2025 by Seán O'Leary The Irish Planning Institute (IPI), the all-island professional membership organisation for spatial planners, has welcomed the appointment of James Browne TD as the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. With the Read in full
Young people urged to consider a career in planning this College Awareness Week Posted on November 18, 2024 by Seán O'Leary This College Awareness Week (18-24 November) the Irish Planning Institute is asking students to consider a future career as a planner, a profession that will play a crucial role in Read in full
Statement on Ministerial Action Plan on Planning Resources Posted on October 16, 2024October 18, 2024 by Seán O'Leary Responding to the publication of the Ministerial Action Plan on planning resourcing, Gavin Lawlor, President of the Irish Planning Institute said: “We welcome the Ministerial Action Plan published by the Read in full
Irish Planning Institute Statement on Passage of Planning and Development Bill 2023 Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by Seán O'Leary Speaking following the passage of the Planning and Development Bill 2023, a spokesperson for the Irish Planning Institute, the all-island professional membership body for spatial planners said: “The Irish Planning Read in full