First Revision to the National Planning Framework (NPF)
On 8th April 2025, the Government approved the Revised National Planning Framework (NPF) which, subject to the approval of both Houses of the Oireachtas, signals the conclusion of the NPF revision process which has been underway since June 2023.
Find out more below about the Draft First Revision to the National Planning Framework
The National Planning Framework (NPF), 2018 is the long-term, 20-year strategy for strategic planning and sustainable development of our urban and rural areas to 2040, with the core objectives of securing balanced regional development and a sustainable ‘compact growth’ approach to the form and pattern of future development.
The NPF, together with the National Development Plan 2021 (NDP), combine to form Project Ireland 2040, the overarching planning and investment framework for the social, economic and cultural development of Ireland.
The following documents are available for view in the links below:
- The Press Release is available to view here;
- A copy of the Draft Revised NPF document with the associated environmental documents are available to view here;
- The Irish language version of the document is available to view here;
- The submissions made during the public consultation stage are available to view here.
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The National Planning Framework
Click below to view the existing National Planning Framework, published in 2018.