(; meaning "The Planning Board"; ABP) is an independent, statutory,

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that decides on appeals from planning decisions made by local authorities in the Republic of Ireland. As of 2007, An Bord Pleanála directly decided major strategic infrastructural projects under the provisions of the ''Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006''. The Board also hears applications from local authorities for projects which would have a significant

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History

The Board was established by the ''Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 1976,'' assuming responsibility for planning appeals in March 1977. Its provisions have for the most part been carried over into the ''Planning and Development Act 2000''.

References

External links

An Bord Pleanála website
An Bord Pleanála {{DEFAULTSORT:Bord Pleanala Government agencies of the Republic of Ireland Architecture in the Republic of Ireland Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage