Planning law has changed radically since the first edition was published. The Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006 has introduced a new one-stop procedure for strategic infrastructure development. The rules governing legal challenges to decisions and acts of planning authorities and An Bord Plean la have been rewritten The planning application procedure is now governed by the Planning and Development Regulations 2006. Planning and Development Law has been fully revised to reflect these legislative changes. The new procedures are set out clearly and concisely, together with the author s commentary on the practical implications of same and the legal controversies which may arise. From the Supreme Court s judgment on Carrickmines Castle to the European Court of Justice s decision upholding participation fees, the second edition also examines in detail the case law over last four years. 5 good reasons to place your order today: *Gives you the benefit of a practitioner s insight into planning law . *Is fully revised and updated to take into account all the changes in the law since the first edition published including the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006 and the 2006 Regulations. *Provides you with a detailed and critical analysis of existing law, and flags future controversies *Brings you in-depth analysis of social and affordable housing, human rights and the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive. *Walks you step-by-step though the planning process and demystifies the law.