Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2025-07-15
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Christopher O'Sullivan (FF), Cork South-West

I appreciate the points made by the Senator but there is a whole myriad of reasons why land with planning permission require extensions. There could have been barriers or something prohibiting the development of that land. That is the exact reason why we are introducing this legislation, to try to use every lever and tool possible to ensure we deliver as many houses at scale and as quickly as possible.
The Senator's amendment seeks to introduce an amendment where a local authority is satisfied there were considerations of a commercial, economic or technically aid beyond the control of the applicant which has militated against the commencement of the development. We feel - and I am certainly satisfied - the requirements, as set out in this legislation are sufficient and appropriate. I therefore cannot accept the Senator's amendment.

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Sitting date: 2025-07-15