Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 791: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will establish the proposed investigation into planning decisions by a number of local authorities throughout the country; if he will provide details of the local authorities involved in the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15339/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I recently announced my intention to undertake a review of certain planning functions undertaken by local authorities. The review is being initiated against the backdrop of the experience and approach taken by local authorities in the application of planning guidance on development plans and development management which were issued by my Department in mid 2007. In addition, I have received a number of representations from members of the public and non-governmental organisations expressing concern in relation to, inter alia, the preparation of development plan policies, the degree to which such policies take account of national policy and guidance and how decisions on planning applications are assessed in accordance with policies set out in individual development plans and the criteria contained in planning legislation.

The scope and terms of reference for the review are currently being finalised.