Intent: Introduce a nationally consistent format for Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) Opinions, which would improve clarity and consistency across authorities including:•A clear statement on whether the proposal constitutes a reasonable basis•Structured categorisation of: Items requiring further consideration & Additional information requirements::Enhance the status of pre-application outputs by reducing the scope for new issues to arise at RFI stage and requiring justification where RFIs materially deviate from pre-application positions.::Introduce a formal monitoring framework for RFI rates.::Introduce a more coordinated internal approach within Local Authorities, with the introduction of a single lead or case manager to consolidate inputs to deliver a corporate view, and to ensure ownership of the process.
Intent: Greater alignment of the approach by Local Authorities on the implementation of Housing Growth Requirement under revised national planning framework.
Intent: All County Developments Plans to support the development of waste management facilities at appropriate locations.
Details: We lobbied for the Office of the Planning Regulator to ensure that all new County Development Plans provide adequate zoning for new waste management infrastructure.
One meeting in person and one meeting on MS Teams - MeetingWe submitted a report that was commissioned by the IWMA and prepared by McCutcheon Halley. The report reviewed all the County development Plans and highlighted deficiencies with regard to the provision of zoning for waste management facilities. - Submission
Intent: To secure his attendance as a panel speaker at the Accelerating Infrastructure and the Future of Judicial Review conference, held in February 2026
Details: Invitation to The Bar of Ireland's Accelerating Infrastructure and the Future of Judicial Review conference
Intent: Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks and the broader housing market.
Participation on panel at MIPIM Conference,Rath Rua Sod Turning, Co.Laois Oscar Traynor Wood, Sod Turning, Co.DublinNUA Factory Visits - Event / ReceptionProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market. - MeetingProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market. - Phone call
Intent: Application of existing planning regulations by local authorities through inclusion and enforcement of planning conditions requiring developers to provide telecommunications ducting in new developments that is accessible to all network providers.
Details: Telecommunications networks being locked out of providing high speed internet connectivity to new housing developments
