An Coimisiún Pleanála

I am submitting this request under both the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) Regulations 2007-2018, seeking information regarding An Bord Pleanála’s systematic planning procedures and standard operating procedures in the following areas: Pre-Application Process: The standard procedure for preparing the list of prescribed bodies during the pre-application process. Details of any changes made to this procedure in the past five years, including the nature and date of each change. Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) Applications: The standard procedures and checks in place to confirm: a) That all required environmental and planning scoping has been completed. b) That all prescribed bodies have been duly notified. Details of any changes made to these procedures in the past five years, including the nature and date of each change. Appeals, Substitute Consents, and Amendments: The standard procedures followed to ensure all prescribed bodies are notified of: