The new edition of Simons on Planning Law provides a comprehensive analysis of planning law in Ireland, including developments in national and European case law since the previous edition, and reflects legal developments in the area since 2007. Significant statutory changes have occurred since the previous edition, including the Planning and Development (Amendment) Acts of 2010, 2015, 2017 and 2018, as well as the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016, all of which are dealt with in this volume.

In addition, there have been over 100 statutory instruments and numerous decisions of the CJEU and national courts in the area of planning law in the intervening period between editions.

In the third instalment of this best-selling title, David Browne updates this comprehensive analysis of planning law to include developments in national and European case law, enabling practitioners to understand both substantive planning law and the procedural rules in judicial review applications, appeals and costs applications.

New to this Edition

• New chapters on nature conservation/habitats, strategic development, and housing and substitute consent.
• Covers the majority of decisions of the superior courts in the area of planning law as well as decisions of the CJEU on the EIA/Habitats Directives since 2007.
• Provides extensive analysis of Supreme Court determinations granting leave to appeal since the 33rd Amendment to the Constitution.
• Covers significant decisions such as Kelly v An Bord Pleanála [2014] IEHC 400 and Connelly v An Bord Pleanála [2018] IESC 31.

About the Author

David Browne SC is a practising barrister specialising in the areas of administrative, local government, planning, environmental, and procurement law. He is en the author of The Law of Local Government (2nd edition published in 2020) and co-author of Procurement Law in Ireland (published in 2018). David also lectures in Administrative Law and is the course co-ordinator of the Advanced Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law in the Honorable Society of King's Inns.

Irish Planning and Environmental Law Journal is a practice-based journal that has become the leading forum for the topical discussion of developments in planning and environmental law. Along with topical articles it has regular sections on Section 5 References, Recent European environmental developments, Case Notes, and Primary and secondary legislation relevant to planning and environmental law.

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to planning permission exemptions in Ireland, offering an easy-to-use reference for various exemptions contained in the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). It explains complex planning regulations in simple terms, making it accessible to both individuals and developers. The use of visual aids such as drawings, illustrations, flow charts, and notes helps clarify exemptions, enhancing understanding for readers. The book provides up-to-date information, reflecting recent changes in planning legislation and regulations, including amendments to the Planning and Development Act 2000. It offers practical examples and clarification on exemptions that often lead to disagreements between planners and developers, as well as guidance on how to approach grey areas and when to seek professional advice. The book also provides an overview of the Section 5 declaration process, explaining how to formally request a planning authority's opinion on whether a proposed development is exempt. Importantly, it includes information on the limitations of exemptions and warns readers about potential complexities in real-life scenarios. With broad coverage of various types of developments, from agricultural to urban contexts, the book is useful for a wide range of readers. Written by experts in the field, it offers valuable interpretations and guidance on planning exemptions, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand planning permission exemptions in Ireland, whether they are homeowners, developers, or professionals in the construction industry.