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An Overview of Planning Law
This training gives an overview of planning law and explores the important interplay between planning and environmental legislation.
350
Online
9:30am - 4:30pm
1 day
About this course
This course is particularly suited to those new to planning and for those engaged in administrative roles.
For delegates working within the area of development control, this course will assist with the practicalities of file management and the serving of notices and documents.
This virtual training course is delivered by an experienced lawyer who can give clear guidance on course topics in an interactive and experiential format.
Course syllabus
Key Learning Points:
- The Role of the Local Authority
- History of Planning Law
- Hierarchy of Planning
- Planning Legislation Overview
- Applications under Section 5
- Control of Development
- Making a Planning Application
- Planning Conditions Including Compliance Conditions
- Outline Planning Permission
- Retention Planning Permission
- Other Types of Development
- Strategic Infrastructure
- Protected Structures
- Architectural Conservation Areas and Areas of Special Planning Control
- Area of Special Planning Control
- Strategic Housing Development
- Planning Appeals
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Appropriate Assessment
- Material Contravention Procedure
- Judicial Review
- The Planning Regulator
- The Aarhus Convention
- Planning Enforcement
Meet the trainer – Judy Peters
Solicitor and Training Consultant
Judy Peters is a highly experienced lawyer and legal trainer with a distinguished career spanning over four decades. She was admitted as a solicitor in England in 1979, in Northern Ireland in 1983 and...
Read BioPractical training with small groups to ensure quality.
Our training sessions are not lectures—they're practical, interactive experiences. The small group format allows every attendee to ask questions, take part in discussions involving practical exercises and role-plays.
This method of training allows attendees to put the skills learned into practice immediately. Course participants benefit from the focused attention and guidance of an independent expert.
Available Dates
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| Course Dates | Location | Price | Spaces Left | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/11/26 i 27/11/2026 09:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Online | €350.00 | 11 |
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FAQs
The Overview of Planning Law course provides an introduction to the legal framework governing planning and development in Ireland. The course explains key principles of planning law and how planning legislation applies to development control and planning decisions.
This course is suitable for planners, local authority staff, enforcement officers, legal professionals, developers, and professionals involved in planning or development processes.
The course explores the structure of planning law in Ireland, the planning application process, development control, planning permissions, and the roles of planning authorities and other stakeholders.
Planning law governs how land and property can be developed or used. Understanding the legal framework helps professionals make informed decisions, comply with regulations, and manage planning processes effectively.
Planning law determines whether development proposals require permission and outlines the procedures for applying for planning approval. It also regulates conditions, enforcement, and appeals related to development.
Yes. The course is particularly relevant for staff working in local authorities, planning departments, and regulatory roles where knowledge of planning law is essential.
Planning authorities are responsible for assessing planning applications, making decisions on development proposals, enforcing planning regulations, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how planning law operates in practice, including the legal framework for planning decisions and the processes involved in development control.
The course uses expert-led instruction and practical examples to explain planning law concepts and how they apply to real planning and development situations.
