There has, in recent months, been a number of significant legislative changes arising out of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010. The Act is being commenced in stages as the necessary regulatory changes come into force, and as a consequence the planning and development legislative arena is now more complex than ever. A full list of the regulations that have come into force is available on the Department’s website (www.environ.ie). Should you require advice or assistance regarding any of the new legislative provisions please do not hesitate to contact us.