Planning and Development Act 2024

Exclusion of events and funfairs from planning control

492. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the holding of an event to which this Part applies, and works directly or solely relating to the holding of such an event, shall not be construed as development within the meaning of this Act.

(2) (a) Notwithstanding sections 478 and 487 , this Part shall not affect the validity of any planning permission granted under Part III of the Act of 2000 for the holding of an event or for a funfair.

(b) Where a planning permission referred to in paragraph (a) has been granted for the holding of an event in respect of land, a licence under this Part shall be required for the holding of any event on the land concerned other than the event referred to in the permission.