Annual Report and Accounts 2024 of An Bord Pleanála (Irish Planning Authority) (pleanala.ie)

• New case receipts fell 16.6% to 2,727; disposals rose 12.8% to 3,705.
• Backlog reduced by 38% to 1,576 cases.
• Financial deficit of €2.96 million on €46.26 million income.

"The 2024 annual report of An Bord Pleanála (now An Coimisiún Pleanála) shows a 16.6% drop in new case receipts to 2,727, while disposals rose 12.8% to 3,705. The case backlog fell 38% to 1,576. Compliance with statutory objective periods declined to 25%. Total income was €46.26 million, expenditure €49.14 million, resulting in a deficit of €2.96 million. The report highlights the transition to the new commission and implementation of Planning Regulator recommendations."