Question 1

What does the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows housing developments with less than 2 years of permission remaining to get 3-year extensions if applied for within 6 months; work must start within 18 months or extension lapses. Extends judicial review pause for planning permissions from the 2024 Act to older 2000 Act permissions, allowing retrospective suspension claims if development didn't substantially commence during review. Permits development plan and local area plan variations started under the 2000 Act to continue under that Act despite its repeal, ensuring smooth transition during phased commencement of 2024 Act.

Question 2

What stage is the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 28 Jul 2025, the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025?

Accepted Answer

The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025 was sponsored by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and was introduced on 2 Jul 2025.

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