Environmental & Planning Law Conference 2026

November 19, 2026
9:00 AM

Event Information

Start Time
9:00 AM
End Time
4:30 PM
DELIVERY
Online

CPD Hours

There will be CPD hours awarded to attendees. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

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About this Conference

The Environmental & Planning Law Conference 2026 explores the latest legal and practical developments affecting planning and environmental law in Ireland.

With the Planning and Development Act 2024 reshaping the regulatory landscape, delegates will gain expert insights into environmental assessment, planning consent, judicial review, renewable energy, climate policy and compliance.

Designed for professionals working in planning, local government, infrastructure and environmental management, this conference focuses on the real legal risks, challenges and best practice for delivering projects successfully

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Agenda

Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks
Planning and Development Act 2024: What Has Actually Commenced and What It Means in Practice
Judicial Review in Environmental and Planning Cases: Standing, Procedure and Litigation Trends
Climate, Nature and Planning Decisions: How Far Must Decision-Makers Go?
Appropriate Assessment After the Recent Case Law: Defensible Reports, Clear Reasoning and Fewer Gaps
Renewable Energy Consenting After RED III: Timelines, Acceleration Areas and Live Planning Questions
Water Quality, Wastewater Capacity and River Basin Risk: The Next Wave of Planning Disputes
Screening Under Pressure: EIA, AA and the Problem Cases
SEA in 2026: Quality, Addenda, Amendments and the Risk to Later Consents

Who Should Attend?

This conference is designed for environmental and planning solicitors, barristers and in-house legal counsel, as well as planners, planning and environmental consultants, engineers, developers, infrastructure and energy project teams, local authority staff, public sector bodies, regulators, policy advisers, and anyone involved in environmental assessment, planning applications, permitting, compliance, judicial review or the delivery of development projects in Ireland.

Speakers

Stephen Barry
Partner, Addleshaw Goddard (Ireland) LLP
Jeanie Kelly
Senior Associate, Beauchamps LLP
Kieran Mulligan
Associate, Planning and Environment, McCann Fitzgerald LLP
David Foy
Associate, Planning & Environment team, Mason Hayes and Curran
Chris Stynes
Senior Associate, Environmental & Planning, A&L Goodbody
Gráinne Murphy
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Byrne Wallace Shields LLP
Laura Hogan BL
The Law Library
Stuart Conaty
Head of Planning & Environment Group, Beauchamps
Dr. Alison Hardiman
Consultant, Philip Lee LLP
Lee Boorman
Associate, Philip Lee

Price

€475 + VAT per Person (Early-bird rate)‍

Normal Rate @ €575 + VAT.

Please note the early bird discount can close sooner than expected once a certain number of places fill up, therefore your prompt booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

For multiple bookings‍

  • 10% discount for the third delegate booked or subsequent bookings thereafter from the same company.
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The Environmental & Planning Law Conference 2026 explores the latest legal and practical developments affecting planning and environmental law in Ireland.

With the Planning and Development Act 2024 reshaping the regulatory landscape, delegates will gain expert insights into environmental assessment, planning consent, judicial review, renewable energy, climate policy and compliance.

Designed for professionals working in planning, local government, infrastructure and environmental management, this conference focuses on the real legal risks, challenges and best practice for delivering projects successfully

Date

November 19, 2026

Conference Agenda

Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks
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Planning and Development Act 2024: What Has Actually Commenced and What It Means in Practice
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Judicial Review in Environmental and Planning Cases: Standing, Procedure and Litigation Trends
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Climate, Nature and Planning Decisions: How Far Must Decision-Makers Go?
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Appropriate Assessment After the Recent Case Law: Defensible Reports, Clear Reasoning and Fewer Gaps
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Renewable Energy Consenting After RED III: Timelines, Acceleration Areas and Live Planning Questions
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Water Quality, Wastewater Capacity and River Basin Risk: The Next Wave of Planning Disputes
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Screening Under Pressure: EIA, AA and the Problem Cases
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SEA in 2026: Quality, Addenda, Amendments and the Risk to Later Consents
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Speakers

Stephen Barry
Partner, Addleshaw Goddard (Ireland) LLP

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Jeanie Kelly
Senior Associate, Beauchamps LLP

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Kieran Mulligan
Associate, Planning and Environment, McCann Fitzgerald LLP

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David Foy
Associate, Planning & Environment team, Mason Hayes and Curran

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Chris Stynes
Senior Associate, Environmental & Planning, A&L Goodbody

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Gráinne O’Callaghan
Senior Legal Counsel, Environment and Planning, RWE

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Laura Hogan BL
The Law Library

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Stuart Conaty
Head of Planning & Environment Group, Beauchamps

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Dr. Alison Hardiman
Consultant, Philip Lee LLP

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Who is this conference for?

This conference is designed for environmental and planning solicitors, barristers and in-house legal counsel, as well as planners, planning and environmental consultants, engineers, developers, infrastructure and energy project teams, local authority staff, public sector bodies, regulators, policy advisers, and anyone involved in environmental assessment, planning applications, permitting, compliance, judicial review or the delivery of development projects in Ireland.

Why you should attend

  1. Understand the practical impact of the Planning and Development Act 2024.
  2. Reduce legal risk in planning, environmental assessment and judicial review.
  3. Hear the latest developments in AA, SEA, EIA, RED III and planning case law.
  4. Learn practical strategies to strengthen applications and decision-making.
  5. Gain expert insight from leading planning and environmental law specialists.
  6. Stay ahead of the latest legal, regulatory and policy developments.
  7. Attend live online, ask questions and engage with expert speakers.
  8. Access all presentations and recordings for a limited time after the event.
  9. Earn valuable CPD hours and receive a certificate of attendance.

Price

€475 + VAT per Person (Early-bird rate)‍

Normal Rate @ €575 + VAT.

Please note the early bird discount can close sooner than expected once a certain number of places fill up, therefore your prompt booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

For multiple bookings‍

  • 10% discount for the third delegate booked or subsequent bookings thereafter from the same company.

Environmental & Planning Law Conference 2026

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