Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government
General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed)
Ms Charlotte Sheridan:
Yes, we should set an ambition in order that it becomes clear what things we are trying to ensure are part and parcel of this. Quality is one of the key things. Another key document we mentioned in our opening statement is Places for People, the national policy on architecture. It is not only about buildings. It is about creating sustainable places and good quality environments for people to live in. That needs to come through in the purpose of the Bill in the first instance and, as the Chair referenced, in those particular types of area plans. We must ensure we have the ambition. The Bill needs to allow for the resourcing we spoke about earlier. There are disciplines that can bring that type of thinking and cultural approach into the Bill. There are opportunities to do that. It is something we can look at again and bring forward to the committee.
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