Draft Revision of National Planning Framework (NPF)

The CIOB has submitted a response to the Draft Revision of Ireland's NPF. In it we argue that the vision expressed in this Draft is the correct one. As a small island nation with a growing population, a housing affordability and supply crisis, and a prosperous economy characterised by a booming urban jobs market, Ireland’s spatial development should be based on compact growth, and regional connectivity.

The majority of what the Draft outlines is eminently sensible, sustainable planning policy. The issues we raise focus on the Draft's lack of measurable deliverables, concrete actions, and specific processes whereby its aspirations are to be realised. See below for our more detailed response.