The aim of this semester 2 module is to examine the purpose of land use planning in Ireland, its implications for the physical enviroment, its relationship with economic and social planning and the procedures involved in implementing the legal requirements to achieve a coherent and sustainable system of planning and development.
The Purpose of Spacial Planning and the Irish planning system.
Its history and context economic social environmental dimensions, National, Regional and Local Structures.
Legislative Context
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006 and Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 - purpose and main provisions. S.28 Planning guidelines.
The Development Plan and Local Area Plans
Responsibility, Preparation, Public Participation, Implementation, Role of the Minister and Office of the Planning Regulator. Implications of the regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 on the Zoning and Planning Permission.
Development Control
Outline, full, permission, planning permission procedure, fees, timescales, processing, role of local authority, access to information, exempted development.
New house, existing house, agriculture/farm development, business - planning issues.
Boundary Issues, Planning Search, vacant and derelict sites, taking in charge part V judicial review and planning.
Appeal System
Making an Appeal; An Bord Pleanala; Third Party Appeals; Oral Hearings.
Enforcement
Procedures; penalties; retention
Environmental Issues
Conservation/preservation; special amenity areas; Architectural heritage and protected structures.
EIA, EIS, SEA, SFRA
Types of development; procedure for compiling statement; assesment; Local Authority/Bord Pleanala. role of environmental protection agency
Planning and Valuation
Planning issues and their effect on the Valuation of Real Estate.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |
| Formal Examination | 60 |