Compulsory Acquisition of Land Cases
An Bord Pleanála deals with local authority and state authority cases involving compulsory acquisition of land. These include Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) and compulsory acquisition under the Derelict Sites Act 1990.
Local Authority Appropriate Assessments
Local authorities may apply to An Bord Pleanála for appropriate assessment.
An Bord Pleanála has guidelines for applications for local authority developments requiring approval under Section 177AE.