The IPI has announced the shortlist for the Irish Planning Awards 2020. Congratulations to all of our shortlisted entries! The Awards take place in the Westin Hotel, 27 February 2020. Read in full

“Renewing and strengthening towns only possible with planned co-ordination and collaboration” –       Engagement with community and stakeholders central to effective development –       “A vision for the place we live in Read in full

“For the first time ever, we can see a co-ordination now at national level in the planning and funding of land use and the development of infrastructure which promises to Read in full

“2018 was a year of exceptional change in the Irish planning system which now needs to be followed by a concerted focus across the system to ensure effective implementation of Read in full

Planners endorse value of regeneration reaching beyond the built environment –         Waterways offer substantial economic and recreational potential –         Low levels of afforestation relative to Europe highlight opportunity for economically Read in full

Planners welcome outline plans of world’s first Planning Regulator –       Minister emphasises that effective planning is critical to housing response. –       “Co-ordination between national and local plans and between public Read in full

“Strong year on year growth in planning approvals an encouraging sign” “Commitment to co-ordinated, evidence-based investment very welcome” –         The establishment of dedicated reporting and delivery structures gives real substance Read in full

“Planners group welcomes IBEC report on planning ”   “We welcome the publication today of the views on planning from IBEC who represent an important stakeholder in the overall planning Read in full

“€125m boost to regeneration and development a huge positive for sustainable planning of growth and opportunity” –        Strong response to investment funds shows appetite for good planning –        Spread of Read in full