Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020
299. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if planning is required for all types of awnings outside and onto shopfronts, restaurants and businesses; if there are instances in which planning can be exempted on awnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16726/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the Act), all development, unless specifically exempted under the Act or associated Regulations, requires planning permission. Section 4 of the Act and Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, set out various exemptions from the requirement to obtain planning permission. There are no specific exemptions for awnings outside and onto shopfronts, restaurants and businesses.
Exemptions from the requirement to obtain planning permission in respect of specific forms of development are provided for when they are considered to be consistent with proper planning and sustainable development.
If someone wishes to establish whether or not planning permission is required for a particular development proposal they can seek a declaration from their local authority under Section 5 of the Act.
The exemptions provided for in the Planning and Development Regulations are kept under regular review.
