This practice direction sets out matters with respect to the operation of the Urban Tree Canopy Off-set Scheme.
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Practice Direction 16 - Urban Tree Canopy Off-set Scheme - Version 2 (6 February 2026) (PDF 40.5 KB)
Published 06 February 2026
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About this document
This practice direction supports the operation of the Urban Tree Canopy Off-set Scheme which has been established by the Minister to enable a person who is proposing a new development within the Urban Tree Canopy Overlay to make a contribution to a Fund in lieu of planting or retaining the required trees on the site.
The State Planning Commission issues practice directions to specify procedural requirements in connection the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
For the purposes of section 52(1) of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 this statutory instrument has been certified by the Chief Executive.
