State set to establish planning regulator

In the aftermath of a building boom dogged by poor planning and a tribunal that found corruption rife in the system, the Cabinet has approved proposals to establish a planning regulator.

The establishment of a planning regulator was the most significant recommendation made by the Mahon Tribunal in March last year.

The independent regulator would review and assess all forward planning functions by local authorities, such as the drafting of city and county development plans.