Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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1078.To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details of any engagement with An Bord Pleanála regarding bike storage proposals in front of homes. [31892/24]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the Act), all development, unless specifically exempted under the Act or associated Regulations, requires planning permission. Exemptions from the requirement to obtain planning permission in respect of specific forms of development are provided for when they are considered to be consistent with proper planning and sustainable development. The exemptions provided for in the Planning and Development Regulations are kept under regular review.

The concept of providing a planning exemption for small outdoor bike storage facilities is currently being explored by my Department. If it is considered appropriate, draft legislation will be brought forward. In this regard, it should be noted that under section 262(4) of the Act, legislative proposals in relation to exempted development require the approval of both Houses of the Oireachtas before they can be signed into law.

Under section 30 of the Act, the Minister shall not exercise any power or control in relation to any particular case with which a planning authority or the Board is or may be concerned.