Draft First Revision to the National Planning Framework (NPF)
Find out more below about the Draft First Revision to the National Planning Framework
On 5th November 2024, Government agreed to progress and publish a draft schedule of amendments to the First Revision to the National Planning Framework (NPF) arising from the public consultation process which took place from 10th July 2024 to 12th September 2024. In order to finalise the Revision of the National Planning Framework, Government will in due course be required to approve a final Revised NPF following the conclusion of the environmental assessments, which will include a Strategic Environmental Assessment; Natura Impact Statement and Appropriate Assessment Determination, and a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment. See Also: Government agrees to progress amendments to Draft Revision of National Planning Framework & ambitious new housing targets.
The following documents are available for view in the links below:
Updated Draft Revised National Planning Framework
(incorporating the draft schedule of amendments arising from public consultation, subject to finalisation following environmental assessment)
A full copy of the Updated Draft Revised National Planning Framework (incorporating the draft schedule of amendments arising from public consultation, subject to finalisation following environmental assessment) as Gaeilge will be published shortly.
The National Planning Framework (NPF), is the overarching policy and planning strategy for the social, economic and cultural development of Ireland.
The Draft Revision focuses on the need to update the Framework in order to appropriately reflect changes to government policy that have taken place since its initial publication six years ago, such as climate transition, regional development, demographics, digitalisation and investment and prioritisation.
In accordance with Section 20C(6) and Section 20C(7) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), members of the public were invited to share their views by making a submission or observation on the Draft Revised NPF during the consultation period from Wednesday 10th July 2024 up to 5pm on Thursday 12th September 2024 (both dates inclusive).
Read the Press Release: Draft Revision of National Planning Framework open for public consultation.
Please click on the pillars below to find out more and have your say
The National Planning Framework
Click below to view the existing National Planning Framework, published in 2018.