National Planning Framework (NPF)

First Revision

Both Houses of the Oireachtas have approved the Revised National Planning Framework (NPF). The approval by the Seanad and the Dáil followed the decision of Government to approve the Final Revised NPF on 8th April 2025.

Appendix E: Final Draft Revised National Planning Framework (subject to approval)

Find out more below about the National Planning Framework First Revision

The National Planning Framework (NPF), 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:

  1. The Press Release is available to view here;
  2. A copy of the National Planning Framework – First Revision with the associated environmental documents are available to view here;
  3. The Irish language version of the document is available to view here;
  4. The submissions made during the public consultation stage are available to view here.
National Planning Framework - First Revision

The National Planning Framework

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National Planning Framework First Revision

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