Irish Planning Institute

I hope you all enjoyed your Summer and there are some key initiatives I want to highlight to members as we head into a very busy Autumn and Winter in the Irish Planning Institute. With the expected passage of the Planning and Development Bill in the coming weeks we’re preparing to support our members as it commences and we’re also finalising our observations to the Department on the new and revised regulations which will be required to implement it. We have recently made our submission on the draft revision of the National Planning Framework. We will be meeting our colleagues in the Department shortly and these changes, our recent submission on ePlanning, resourcing – including the Critical Skills List - and how we can work together for the long term sustainability of the planning system and profession will be on the agenda. We also look forward to meeting Minster for Infrastructure John O’Dowd MLA next month. There are some key events and CPD coming up, including our Autumn Planning Conference on 3rd October which is on the critical issue of planning and infrastructure. We will also be looking at topical issues like data centres, quarries, active travel, law and acoustic assessment, alongside locally organised branch activities before the end of the year and you can find out more at www.ipi.ie. I also want to encourage you to join us in shaping the future of the Institute ahead of our 50th anniversary next year. Firstly, we are modernising our constitution and governance arrangements and we welcome your comments on the draft new constitution ahead of adopting the final new constitution at our AGM in December. More information on how to get involved in this is available on our website. Secondly, we are inviting expressions of interest in our committees, branches and networks by 20th September. I urge you to get involved in one of these as I am keen to ensure that voices and perspectives from across the profession continue to be represented in everything we do. Finally, linked to that desire, next month we will be launching a membership sentiment survey to better understand how the Institute can support you in your career. Keep an eye out for further details of this next month. As always if you wish to bring anything to my attention I welcome your emails to [email protected] and look forward to meeting you at our Autumn Conference and other in person or online events before the end of the year. Gavin Lawlor MIPI President, Irish Planning Institute

Later this month we're organising an active travel cycle tour in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. It will discuss the experience of planning and delivery issues and the role of active travel in improving sustainable transport, connectivity, accessibility, public realm and supporting climate action – all while travelling by bike! Early career planners’ network events are organised by the network to be particularly relevant to student and graduate members but are open to all members of the Irish Planning Institute. This is a free event. To book see: https://lnkd.in/eqjqckky

Join us at our Autumn Conference on 3 October which is examining planning and infrastructure. For more information and to book: https://lnkd.in/e_cSqHSA

It'll be a busy Autumn/Winter with in person, hybrid and online CPD, events and more coming up. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/d75aWa9e

Our Marine Spatial Planning CPD lunch and learn webinar series returns this Autumn. This free series is open to all, for more information and to register visit https://lnkd.in/e8ySEWtE

Booking is now open for next month's Autumn Planning Conference on Planning and Infrastructure. Speakers and topics include Niall Handy SC, Uisce Éireann Irish Water, Central Bank of Ireland, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Russell Vickers, Alison Hardiman PhD, BL, EirGrid Group, Wind Energy Ireland, Gavin Fennessy. For more information and to book see: https://lnkd.in/e_cSqHSA

If you missed our lunchtime membership information webinar you can now watch it back and access the slides on our website. Visit: https://lnkd.in/eeZQjgUb

Interested in joining the Irish Planning Institute, changing member category or maximising your membership? Last chance to register for our membership information webinar this lunchtime, details at https://lnkd.in/eZ9CJwFy

Interested in joining the Irish Planning Institute or maximising your membership? Sign up for our lunchtime membership information webinar this Monday. To register see: https://lnkd.in/eZ9CJwFy