This online course covers the Planning and Development Act 2024, with a focus on environmental considerations for planning applications in Ireland. Delegates will gain a clear understanding of the updated legal and regulatory framework, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA), strategic development changes, and the implications of a recent Irish Climate law judgment.
This course acts as a necessary tool for you to leave with a greater understanding of the legal and regulatory framework necessary for your projects, where to find them and how to interpret them.
This course has been designed for anyone who may have involvement or need to make considerations in regard to the planning and development act including, but not limited to, planning officers, engineers, directors, solicitors, legal, surveyors, contract managers, ecologists, environmental consultants, developers, land managers, stakeholders and stakeholder managers, project managers.
On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.
This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.
An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €535 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €635. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.
The Planning and Development Act sets out the legal framework for land use planning and development in Ireland. It governs how environmental, social and economic factors are considered in planning decisions.
Environmental considerations arise through requirements to assess impacts on habitats, water, climate, landscape and the wider environment as part of planning and development processes.
Failure to address environmental requirements correctly can result in delays, refusal of permission or legal challenge to planning decisions.
The course explains statutory obligations, assessment processes, environmental impact considerations and how to integrate them into planning applications and decision-making.
Yes. Key statutory changes, updated guidance, case law and environmental standards that influence how planning decisions are made are included.
You will gain clarity on environmental assessment requirements, how to prepare compliant submissions and how to work with planning authorities through the process.
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