Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2021
329. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps or avenues that are open to a person or community when they wish to appeal a decision or An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54250/21]
View answerAn Bord Pleanála (the Board) is the appeals and referrals body for decisions made by planning authorities. In addition, the Board is the decision making authority for developments such as Strategic infrastructure or Strategic Housing Developments. There is no administrative appeal of decisions of the Board. Where a party wishes to challenge a decision of the Board, an application for leave to apply for judicial review may be made to the High Court in accordance with Section 50 and 50A of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.
It is a matter for the Courts to decide whether to grant leave for Judicial Review in planning cases in accordance with sections 50 and 50A of the Act.
