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Commencement Circulars
- Published on: 24 July 2025
- Last updated on: 13 May 2026
This page provides copies of the Commencement Circular letters issued to key stakeholders by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to date, providing updates on the commencement and phased implementation of Planning and Development Act 2024
2025
- Planning and Development Act 2024 Commencement Circular No. 2025/01 - Identification of Suitable Sites for Potential Candidate Urban Development Zones
- Planning and Development Act 2024 Commencement Circular No. 2025/02A - New legislation relating to the restructuring and renaming of An Bord Pleanála
- Planning and Development Act 2024 Commencement Circular No. 2025/03 - Ch 1 of Part 9 Judicial Review
- Planning and Development Act 2024 Commencement Circular No. 2025/04 Partial commencement of Parts 3 and 6
- Planning and Development Act 2024 Commencement Circular No. 2025/05 Partial commencement of Part 16
- Planning and Development Act 2024 Commencement Circular No. 2025/07 Part 18 OPR
- Planning and Development Act 2024 Commencement Circular No. 2025/06 Part 3 Stage 2