Planners will face fines for missing deadlines under proposed new planning law 

A senior Housing Department official also said individuals and groups such as residents' associations will be able to seek judicial reviews. Stock picture

Mandatory timelines which will carry penalties for non-compliance will apply to planning authorities under the Planning and Development Bill 2022, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Paul Hogan, the Housing Department’s acting assistant secretary for planning, said the move will allow for “greater certainty”.