This Place Matters  

This Place Matters is a nationwide initiative to promote and support local communities in engaging with the development plan process.

 

This Place Matters can help you to:

 

 

Our volunteer planning advisors, who are fully qualified planners, give free and independent advice to communities who wish to engage in the development plan process and are on hand to give communities free planning advice by email or over the telephone. If you are seeking advice and support please feel to email us here.

 

The level of help will depend on the nature of your enquiry. Each enquiry is dealt with on its merits and we may ask your some questions to determine eligibility. Initial help may include advice or if your enquiry is more complicated than we can deal with by email, we will point you in the direction where you can get further advice and support.

 

 

Our community planners offer training and information on the development plan system and help for you and your community in putting forward your views on  plans for your area.

 

This Place Matters also hold community training events in every local authority where the development plan is being reviewed. You can check our schedule of forthcoming events here[Coming Soon].

We can also host bespoke training events on request for community, voluntary and environmental organisations. If you would like to learn more, please contact us.

Throughout Ireland there is an active network of individuals, community groups and environmental organisations who are involved in engaging with the development plan process and have developed a wealth of knowledge and experience. We aim to foster links and develop communications to encourage exchange of information, experiences and knowledge. We can put community groups in touch with experienced activists in other parts of the country who can share their experiences.

 

 

We only provide advice and support to not-for-profit individuals and groups.