Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 November 2013
462. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to any planning permission applications which were flagged by fire officers as not suitable that were granted by Kildare County Council; and if so, the reason planning permission was granted. [50197/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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. I have no function in relation to the matter. 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 the development plan, any submissions or observations received and relevant Ministerial or Government policies, including current guidelines issued by my Department under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. My Department has not been made aware of any planning applications which were flagged by fire officers as not suitable and which were subsequently granted by Kildare County Council.
