Written answers

Thursday, 17 September 2009

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Planning Issues

6:00 pm

Photo of Mary WallaceMary Wallace (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 81: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the establishment of allotments; if planning permission is required; the regulations which apply to the establishment of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31854/09]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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While there are no specific provisions in planning legislation regulating the establishment or use of allotments, any material change of use of land, including for allotments, would normally require planning permission. I am giving consideration to the inclusion in the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 of a legislative amendment to facilitate the establishment of allotments in local authority areas where such a demand exists and can be accommodated.

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