MISSION STATEMENT:

To play our part as an independent body in ensuring that physical development and major infrastructure projects in Ireland respect the principles of sustainable development and are planned in an efficient, fair and open manner.

Objectives:

To achieve its mission the Board has set itself nine objectives:

1. To fulfil its statutory duty to decide appeals and other matters expeditiously and, in particular, to meet the statutory objective of determining appeals, referrals, strategic infrastructure development applications and other matters within 18 weeks (strategic target 90%).

2. To decide all matters before it in accordance with:

(a) the principles of natural and constitutional justice,

(b) the principles of sustainable development, and

(c) the proper planning and sustainable development of the area concerned.

3. To deliver a high quality, effective and efficient service through skilled and motivated staff.

4. To carry out its work in an independent manner that embodies the public service ethos of integrity, impartiality and a desire to serve the public interest while giving due consideration to all legitimate viewpoints and interests.

5. To ensure:

(a) effective provision and development of the Board’s human resources, organisation, accommodation and central support services (with particular emphasis on information technology and staff training),

(b) proper management and control of its financial resources, and

(c) an effective public information/communications services.

6. To have regard to relevant Government and Ministerial policies and be aware of the concerns of stakeholders.

7. To show the maximum degree of accountability consistent with the quasi-judicial nature of the Board’s functions.

8. To ensure that decisions are based on clearly stated considerations and reasons.

9. To promote an awareness amongst its staff of the necessity and benefits of environmentally friendly practices and to encourage the use of such practices in the day to day workings of the Board.