The Wicklow PPN submission reflects the lived experience from volunteers and community representatives engaged in planning and environmental governance. The core concern raised is that the proposed regulation of recoverable costs under Section 294 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, as set out in the consultant’s Scale of Fees report, risks making access to justice prohibitively...

The Wicklow County Council Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2024 – 2029 was adopted at the September 2024 Council meeting held on the 2nd September. The PPN submission was circulated and considered by the Elected Members of the Council and a response was prepared. Under the revisions to the scheme additional seats were allocated on the SPCs and a call for nominations from PPN full...

In consultation with our member groups Wicklow PPN has made a submission to the consultation on the Draft Wicklow County Council Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2024 – 2029 The submission raised issues around the: number and remit of SPCs number of PPN Representatives on the SPCs organisation and operational procedures of the SPCs Click HERE to access the submission Click HERE to...

The Institute of Public Administration (IPA), which has been engaged by the Department to carry out this review, is examining how the SPC system is operating on the ground. Based on its research findings, the IPA will make recommendations for consideration by the Minister in an effort to enhance the operation, role and impact of the SPCs. As part of the review process, the IPA has prepared a...

One of the main functions of the PPN is to ensure that the voice of the local community is represented on county policy and decision-making bodies.  We currently have a number of vacant PPN Rep positions, and we would be very grateful if you or a member of your group would consider volunteering for any of the seats. Click HERE to find out more and complete a nomination form. If you have any...