Q&A: What is the new Planning and Development Bill and what will it change? 

Tadgh McNally lays out the practical impacts of Ireland's new planning law, the main changes it will make, and key criticisms of the reforms

One of the headline measures in the Planning and Development Bill is its stipulation that decisions and appeals must be made between 18 and 48 weeks. Picture: iStock

What exactly will this bill change?

The new Planning and Development Bill is essentially a refresh of planning legislation introduced in 2000, consolidating planning laws into one massive bill — the third biggest in the history of the State.