Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 November 2013
277. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding entrances on to national secondary roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47930/13]
View answerThe decision as to whether to grant planning permission in any particular case is a matter for the relevant planning authority, in the first instance, and for An Bord Pleanála in the event of an appeal. In making decisions on planning applications, planning authorities and the Board must consider the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, having regard to the provisions of their development plan, any submissions or observations received, and relevant nisterial or Government policies, including current guidelines issued by my Department under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
In January 2012 my Department published the Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities. The guidelines were issued under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 and planning authorities and An Bord Pleanála are required to have regard to them in the performance of their functions.
