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Methodology for Conducting Reviews (under section 31AS of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended) of Local Authorities’ systems and procedures in relation to the performance of planning functions
The methodology has been prepared in relation to conducting reviews of local authority systems and procedures in the performance of planning functions under section 31AS of the Act.
Offaly County Council Planning Review
A report published today by the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has found that Offaly County Council operates effective and robust systems and procedures in the delivery of its statutory planning functions.
Quarter 3 of 2023 Activity Report
Quarterly activity report which provides an overview of the nature and extent of the OPR's functions across its statutory mandate.
Planning Enforcement
This Practice Note (PN05) focuses on the topic of 'Planning Enforcement'.
Prompt Payment by Public Sector Bodies Quarterly Period Covered 1 July – 30 September 2023
Report relating to the OPR's activities for the period 1 July – 30 September 2023 in relation to prompt payments by public sector bodies.
Procurement Contracts Awarded in Q3 2023
A summary report of public contracts awarded by the OPR of more than €25,000 in Q3 2023 in line with procurement regulations.
Details of Payments Over €20,000 in Q3 2023
As per the Public Sector Reform Plan requirement that all Departments and Agencies publish quarterly reports on-line detailing payments of a value greater than €20,000, please find details of payments made for goods and services valued at €20,000 or more made by the OPR in Q3.
Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2022
Tuairisc ar obair, gníomhaíochtaí agus gnóthachtálacha OPR le linn 2022.
Annual Report 2022
A report on the work, activities and achievements of the OPR during 2022.
Waterford City & County Council Planning Review
A report published today by the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has found that Waterford City & County Council is providing its key planning functions effectively.
'Learning from Litigation' Legal Bulletin Issue 01
This legal bulletin shares key learnings from the continually evolving planning and environmental case law. The bulletin will be published on the OPR’s website on a quarterly basis..png)
Quarter 2 of 2023 Activity Report
Quarterly activity report which provides an overview of the nature and extent of the OPR's functions across its statutory mandate.
Prompt Payments by Public Sector Bodies Quarterly Period Covered: 1 April- 30 June 2023
Report relating to the OPR's activities for the period 1 April – 30 June 2023 in relation to prompt payments by public sector bodies.
Details of Payments Over €20,000 in Q2 2023
As per the Public Sector Reform Plan requirement that all Departments and Agencies publish quarterly reports on-line detailing payments of a value greater than €20,000, please find details of payments made for goods and services valued at €20,000 or more made by the OPR in Q2.
Procurement Contracts Awarded Q2 2023
A summary report of public contracts awarded by the OPR of more than €25,000 in Q2 2023 in line with procurement regulations.
Quarter 1 of 2023 Activity Report
Quarterly activity report which provides an overview of the nature and extent of the OPR’s functions across its statutory mandate.
Digital Planning and Analytics Strategy 2023-2025
The OPR's first first Digital Planning and Analytics Strategy 2023-2025 seeks to clarify the OPR’s role in embracing new technologies and driving the advancement of integrated digital solutions to the benefit of the public and our stakeholder