Written answers

Thursday, 8 May 2008

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Planning Issues

5:00 pm

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 596: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a review of the prescribed bodies as set out in the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2006 was last carried out; if, as part of the last review, he is satisfied that An Taisce is in a position, when it makes an observation on a planning permission, to deal in a fast, efficient manner with the developers of a property who may wish to deal with the issues and obtain agreement prior to submitting information which would usually be requested from the planning authorities in the form of a request for further information; if he is further satisfied that the employees of An Taisce are available and willing to meet face to face with developers in such a situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17770/08]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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As stated in the reply to Question No. 261 of 24 April 2008, An Taisce is an independent, voluntary, non-governmental organisation and in general terms it is a matter for such organisations to regulate their own affairs, without Government involvement. I have no role or responsibility in relation to the operation of An Taisce.

When submitting observations on planning applications, prescribed bodies such as An Taisce are bound by the statutory time limits set out in the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2006, and associated regulations.

The list of bodies prescribed for the purposes of planning applications was last reviewed in the making of the 2006 Planning and Development Regulations. I will keep the Regulations, including the list of prescribed bodies, under regular review, to ensure that they deliver an effective and efficient planning service leading to quality planning decisions.

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