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An Overview of Planning Law for Road Engineers
This course is particularly suited to those new to planning and for those engaged in administrative roles. This course will explore the important interplay between planning and environmental legislation.
350
Online
9:30am - 4:30pm
1 day
About this course
The "Overview of Planning Law for Road Engineers" course provides a foundational understanding of planning and environmental law relevant to road infrastructure projects.
Ideal for professionals in planning and administrative roles, it covers the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA), Part 8 planning, compulsory purchase orders (CPOs), and judicial review.
Additionally, it addresses substitute consentand the influence of amendments to the Planning and Development Act 2001 on planning decisions.
Led by a legal expert, this virtual course combines interactive discussions with practical case law applications.
Course syllabus
Key Learning Points:
- An Overview of EIA including up to date case law,
- An Overview of AA including case law,
- Part 8 Planning,
- CPO,
- Judicial review,
- Substitute consent,
- The Planning and Development Act 2001 (as amended) – where later amendments impact decisions on planning and works
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.
Planning Law for Road Engineers
FAQs
The Planning Law for Road Engineers course provides an overview of the legal framework governing road development and infrastructure projects in Ireland. It focuses on how planning law applies to road engineering projects and the processes involved in planning approval and development.
This course is designed for road engineers, local authority engineers, transport planners, infrastructure professionals, and public sector staff involved in road design, development, or project management.
Road engineers must understand planning legislation and procedures when developing or modifying road infrastructure. Knowledge of planning law helps ensure that projects comply with legal requirements and follow the appropriate planning processes.
The course explores the planning framework for road projects, development consent processes, planning permissions, environmental considerations, and the roles of planning authorities and other stakeholders.
Planning law determines how road projects are approved and regulated. It sets out the procedures for planning applications, environmental assessments, and public consultation associated with infrastructure development.
Yes. The course is particularly relevant for engineers and professionals working within local authorities who are responsible for planning, designing, or managing road infrastructure projects.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how planning legislation affects road engineering projects, including the steps required to secure planning approval and ensure compliance with planning requirements.
Understanding planning law helps engineers anticipate regulatory requirements, manage project risks, and ensure that road development projects are planned and delivered in line with legal and environmental standards.
The course uses expert-led instruction and practical examples to help participants understand how planning law applies to road engineering and infrastructure development.
