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Planning and Development Act 2000

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262.—(1) The Minister may make regulations for prescribing any matter referred to in this Act as prescribed or to be prescribed, or in relation to any matter referred to in this Act as the subject of regulations.

(2) Regulations under this Act may contain such incidental, supplemental and consequential provisions as appear to the Minister to be necessary or expedient.

(3) Before making any regulations under this Act, the Minister shall consult with any relevant State authority where the regulations relate to the functions of that State authority.

(4) Where regulations are proposed to be made under section 4(2), 19(3), 25(5), 100(1)(b), (c) or (d), 126(4), F1178[126A(2),] 176, 179(1), F1179[181(1)(a)], 221(4), 230(1) or 246, a draft of the regulations shall be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas and the regulations shall not be made unless a resolution approving the draft has been passed by each such House.

(5) Every regulation made under this Act (other than a regulation referred to in subsection (4)) shall be laid before each House of the Oireachtas as soon as may be after it is made and, if a resolution annulling the regulation is passed by either such House within the next 21 days on which that House has sat after the regulation is laid before it, the regulation shall be annulled accordingly but without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done thereunder.

Annotations

Amendments:

F1178

Inserted (17.12.2021) by Planning and Development (Large Scale Residential Developments) Act 2021 (40/2021), s. 9(c), S.I. No. 715 of 2021.

F1179

Substituted (24.12.2002) by Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2002 (32/2002), s. 15, commenced on enactment.

F1180

Inserted by Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010 (30/2010), s. 76, not commenced as of date of revision.

Modifications (not altering text):

C390

Prospective amending provision: subs. (4) amended by Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010 (30/2010), s. 76, not commenced as of date of revision.

(4) Where regulations are proposed to be made under section 4(2), F1180[4(4)(b),] 19(3), 25(5), F1180[96(3)(da),] 100(1)(b), (c) or (d), 126(4), 176, 179(1), F1179[181(1)(a)], 221(4), 230(1) or 246, a draft of the regulations shall be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas and the regulations shall not be made unless a resolution approving the draft has been passed by each such House.

Editorial Notes:

E566

Power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.2026) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No. 7) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 344 of 2026), in operation as per reg. 1(3).

E567

Power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.2026) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No. 6) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 343 of 2026), in operation as per reg. 1(3).

E568

Power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.2026) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No. 5) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 342 of 2026), in operation as per reg. 1(3).

E569

Power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.2026) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No. 4) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 341 of 2026), in operation as per reg. 1(3).

E570

Power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.2026) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No. 3) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 340 of 2026), in operation as per reg. 1(3).

E571

Power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.2026) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 339 of 2026), in operation as per reg. 1(3).

E572

Power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.2026) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 338 of 2026), in operation as per reg. 1(3).

E573

Power pursuant to section exercised (20.07.2026) by Planning and Development (Extension of Duration – Planning and Development Act 2000) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 330 of 2026), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E574

Power pursuant to subs. (1) exercised (4.04.2026) by Planning and Development (Short Term Letting – Planning and Development Act 2000) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 130 of 2026).

E575

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.12.2025) by Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025 (S.I. No. 648 of 2025).

E576

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.12.2025) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 (S.I. No. 649 of 2025).

E577

Power pursuant to section exercised (2.08.2025) Planning and Development (Extension of Duration – Planning and Development Act 2000) Regulations 2025 (S.I. No. 378 of 2025), in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E578

Power pursuant to section exercised (24.07.2025) Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025 (S.I. No. 367 of 2025).

E579

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.06.2025) by Planning and Development Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. No. 263 of 2025), in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E580

Power pursuant to section exercised (9.05.2024) by Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 196 of 2024).

E581

Power pursuant to section exercised (16.12.2023) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 655 of 2023).

E582

Power pursuant to section exercised (16.12.2023) by Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 654 of 2023).

E583

Power pursuant to section exercised (16.12.2023) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 648 of 2023).

E584

Power pursuant to section exercised (24.07.2023) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 383 of 2023).

E585

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.07.2023) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 376 of 2023).

E586

Power pursuant to subs. (1) exercised (1.06.2023) by Planning and Development Act (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 273 of 2023).

E587

Power pursuant to section exercised (22.05.2023) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 269 of 2023).

E588

Power pursuant to section exercised (22.05.2023) by Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 256 of 2023).

E589

Power pursuant to section exercised (22.05.2023) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 246 of 2023).

E590

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.05.2023) by Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 250 of 2023).

E591

Power pursuant to section exercised (16.05.2023) by Planning and Development (Section 181) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 243 of 2023).

E592

Power pursuant to section exercised (10.03.2023) by Planning and Development (Maritime Development) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 100 of 2023), in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E593

Power pursuant to section exercised (8.03.2023) by Planning and Development (Section 179A) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 101 of 2023).

E594

Power pursuant to section exercised (8.12.2022) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 647 of 2022).

E595

Power pursuant to section exercised (29.11.2022) by Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 605 of 2022).

E596

Power pursuant to section exercised (5.10.2022) by Planning And Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 493 of 2022).

E597

Power pursuant to section exercised (5.10.2022) by Planning And Development (Solar Safeguarding Zone) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 492 of 2022).

E598

Power pursuant to section exercised (17.08.2022) by Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 419 of 2022).

E599

Power pursuant to section exercised (23.05.2022 to 31.12.2022) by Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 249 of 2022).

E600

Power pursuant to section exercised (30.03.2022) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (Number 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 151 of 2022).

E601

Power pursuant to section exercised (21.02.2022) by Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 75 of 2022).

E602

Power pursuant to section exercised (17.12.2021) by Planning and Development (Large-scale Residential Development Fees) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 720 of 2021).

E603

Power pursuant to section exercised (17.12.2021) by Planning and Development (Large-scale Residential Development) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 716 of 2021), in effect as per reg. 2.

E604

Power pursuant to section exercised (4.11.2021) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 588 of 2021).

E605

Power pursuant to subs. (1) exercised (16.08.2021) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Section 254 – Overground Telecommunication Cables) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 422 of 2021).

E606

Power pursuant to section exercised (30.04.2021) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 210 of 2021).

E607

Power pursuant to section exercised (30.04.2021) by Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 209 of 2021).

E608

Power pursuant to section exercised (30.04.2021) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 208 of 2021).

E609

Power pursuant to section exercised (16.03.2021) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 115 of 2021).

E610

Power pursuant to section exercised (16.03.2021) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 114 of 2021).

E611

Power pursuant to section exercised (23.12.2020) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 692 of 2020).

E612

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.07.2019) by Planning And Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 235 of 2019), in effect as per reg. 1(3).

E613

Power pursuant to section exercised (16.11.2018) by Planning and Development (Fees) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 501 of 2018).

E614

Power pursuant to section exercised (8.02.2018) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 31 of 2018).

E615

Power pursuant to section exercised (8.02.2018) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 30 of 2018).

E616

Power pursuant to section exercised (8.02.2018) by Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 29 of 2018).

E617

Power pursuant to section exercised (9.08.2017) by Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 342 of 2017), in effect as per reg. 2(1).

E618

Power pursuant to section exercised (3.07.2017) by Planning and Development (Strategic Housing Development) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 271 of 2017), in effect as per reg. 2.

E619

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.10.2015) by Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 264 of 2015), in effect as per reg. 1(3).

E620

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.01.2014) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 520 of 2013).

E621

Power pursuant to section exercised (21.09.2011) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 476 of 2011).

E622

Power pursuant to section exercised (8.09.2011) by Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 454 of 2011).

E623

Power pursuant to section exercised (3.06.2011) by Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 262 of 2011).

E624

Power pursuant to section exercised (3.05.2011) by Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 201 of 2011).

E625

Power pursuant to section exercised (10.07.2008) by Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 256 of 2008).

E626

Power pursuant to section exercised (2.07.2008) by Planning and Development Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 235 of 2008).

E627

Power pursuant to section exercised (20.08.2007) by Planning and Development Act 2000(Certification of Fairground Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 590 of 2007).

E628

Power pursuant to section exercised (31.03.2007) by Planning and Development (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 135 of 2007).

E629

Power pursuant to section exercised (21.12.2006) by Planning and Development Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 685 of 2006).

E630

Power pursuant to section exercised (14.07.2005) by Planning and Development Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 364 of 2005).

E631

Power pursuant to section exercised (21.07.2004) by Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 436 of 2004).

E632

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.10.2003) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Certification of Fairground Equipment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 449 of 2003).

E633

Power pursuant to section exercised (6.03.2003) by Planning and Development Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 90 of 2003).

E634

Power pursuant to section exercised (22.04.2002) by Planning and Development (No. 2) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 149 of 2002).

E635

Power pursuant to section exercised (11.03.2002) by Planning and Development Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 70 of 2002).

E636

Power pursuant to section exercised (21.01.2002 and 11.03.2002) by Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 600 of 2001).

E637

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to subs. (2) exercised (7.08.2020 for relevant period to 31.03.2022) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 293 of 2020); Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020, Part 3 ceased on expiry of relevant period as per s. 2(3)(b) as amended (10.02.2022) by Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 (46/2021), s. 1(a), commenced as per s. 5(2).

E638

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (27.03.2020 for relevant period 31.03.2022) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Section 181) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 93 of 2020); Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020, Part 3 ceased on expiry of relevant period as per s. 2(3)(b) as amended (10.02.2022) by Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 (46/2021), s. 1(a), commenced as per s. 5(2).

E639

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to subs. (2) exercised (27.03.2020 for relevant period to 31.03.2022) by Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 92 of 2020); Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020, Part 3 ceased on expiry of relevant period as per s. 2(3)(b) as amended (10.02.2022) by Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 (46/2021), s. 1(a), commenced as per s. 5(2).

E640

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (20.07.2001) by Planning and Development (Appointment of Chairperson and Ordinary Members of an Board Pleanála) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 336 of 2000); revoked (21.02.2002) by Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 600 of 2001), reg. 4 and sch. 1.

E641

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (17.04.2001) by Planning and Development (Licensing of Outdoor Events) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 154 of 2001); revoked (21.01.2002) by Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 600 of 2001), reg. 4 and sch. 1 .

E642

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.01.2001) by Planning and Development (No. 2) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 457 of 2000), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (21.01.2002) by Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 600 of 2001), reg. 4 and sch. 1, in effect as per reg. 2(1).

E643

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.11.2000) by Planning and Development Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 350 of 2000); revoked (21.02.2002) by Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 600 of 2001), reg. 4 and sch. 1.