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Protected Disclosures
Provides guidance on making a protected disclosure to the Office of the Planning Regulator as a prescribed person
Annual Overview of the Planning System 2021
The report reviews key trends and outputs over the year in the wider planning system in Ireland
Strategic Planning Research Programme 2023-2025
This document sets out the OPR’s research programme for 2023-2025. It identifies the specific research projects that will be pursued within each strand of the Planning Research Framework. The programme also outlines how these will be delivered and the type of research output envisaged (e.g. Case Study Report, Practice Note, Practice Application).
Quarter 3 of 2022 Activity Report
Quarterly activity report which provides an overview of the nature and extent of the OPR's functions across its statutory mandate
Planning Conditions
This Practice Note (PN03) is the third in a series of OPR Practice Notes. It focuses on 'Planning Conditions'.
Prompt Payment by Public Sector Bodies Quarterly Period Covered: 1 July 2022 – 30 September 2022
Report relating to the OPR's activities for the period 1 July 2022 – 30 September 2022 in relation to prompt payments by public sector bodies.
Procurement Contracts Awarded in Q3 2022
A summary report of public contracts awarded by the OPR of more than €25,000 in Q3 2022 in line with procurement regulations.
Details of payments over €20,000 in Q3 2022
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Report on Phase 1 of a Review by the Office of the Planning Regulator of certain Systems and Procedures used by An Bord Pleanála pursuant to section 31AS of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended
Review into certain systems and procedures used by An Bord Pleanála in the delivery of its statutory planning functions
Annual Report 2021
A report on the work, activities and achievements of the OPR during 2021
Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2021
Tuairisc ar obair, gníomhaíochtaí agus gnóthachtálacha OPR le linn 2021
Quarter 2 of 2022 Activity Report
Quarterly activity report which provides an overview of the nature and extent of the OPR's functions across its statutory mandate
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Review of Kildare County Council under section 31AS of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended
The purpose of this review is to highlight good practice and areas for improvement and promote learning across the local authority sector with a view to enhancing the overall planning process.
Prompt Payment by Public Sector Bodies Quarterly Period Covered: 1 April 2022 – 30 June 2022
Report relating to the OPR's activities for the period 1 April 2022 – 30 June 2022 in relation to prompt payments by public sector bodies.
Details of payments over €20,000 in Q2 2022
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.
Procurement Contracts Awarded in Q2 2022
A summary report of public contracts awarded by the OPR of more than €25,000 in Q2 2022 in line with procurement regulations.
Quarter 1 of 2022 Activity Report
Quarterly activity report which provides an overview of the nature and extent of the OPR's functions across its statutory mandate