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ARTICLE · 12 FEBRUARY 2024

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Environment And Planning - What's Another Year 2024

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One of the most anticipated changes in 2024 will be the enactment of the Planning and Development Bill 2023, which was published on 21 November 2023.

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Our annual "What's Another Year?" bulletin is a snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments which we can expect over the course of 2024, across a range of sectors and practice areas.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BILL 2023

One of the most anticipated changes in 2024 will be the enactment of the Planning and Development Bill 2023, which was published on 21 November 2023. Its publication followed a 15 month review by the Attorney General's Office, and the publication of the draft Heads of Bill in January 2023. The Bill is the third largest bill in the history of the State. It aims to enhance clarity, and improve consistency and increase confidence in the planning system. Its enactment is anticipated in Q1/Q2 2024, with commencement in phases thereafter. Some core changes include:

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