Planning Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 May 2012

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Ceisteanna (128)

Brendan Smith

Ceist:

128 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the controls, regulations and prohibitions, if any, on the provision of occasional car parking for reward on private land, that is close to sporting or other such events; if there are any regulations on same; if same can be outlined and if enforcing authority, if any, can be outlined. [24585/12]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Jan O’Sullivan): Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, the making of a material change in the use of any land comprises development and therefore requires planning permission (unless it is specifically exempted under the Act or Regulations). It is a matter for the relevant planning authority to decide in the first instance whether a material change of use has taken or is taking place. A decision of the planning authority on the matter may be referred to An Bord Pleanála for review under section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.