Planning & Development Act 2000, Part II · A register of applications for permission
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Questions frequently put to the register
- Q.1What data sources do you use?
- We aggregate planning application data from all 31 local authorities in Ireland via public data sources including the national planning application database. Our data is sourced from publicly available records and updated regularly.
- Q.2How often is the data updated?
- We sync data from the national planning database multiple times per day. New applications typically appear on our site within 24 hours of being registered with the local authority.
- Q.3How do Telegram alerts work?
- Once you subscribe to a paid plan, you can connect your Telegram account and set up alerts for specific areas. When a new planning application is filed in your chosen area, you'll receive an instant Telegram message with the key details and a link to the full application.
- Q.4Is this an official government service?
- No. Permission.ie is an independent service that aggregates publicly available planning data. We are not affiliated with any local authority, the Department of Housing, or An Coimisiun Pleanala. For official records, always refer to your local authority's planning portal.
- Q.5Can I object to a planning application through this site?
- No. Submissions and observations on planning applications must be made directly to the relevant local authority, usually within 5 weeks of the application being validated. We provide links to the council's planning portal on each application page so you can make your submission there.
- Q.6What areas can I monitor with alerts?
- You can set up alerts by eircode prefix (e.g., D08 for Dublin 8), by county, or by drawing a custom area on the map. The number of alert areas depends on your subscription plan.
- Q.7Do I need planning permission for an extension in Ireland?
- No, a rear extension up to 45 square metres is generally exempt from planning permission in Ireland since 27 July 2026, when the limit was raised from 40 square metres. The extension must be at ground floor level, behind the rear building line, and must not reduce private open space below 25 square metres. Above-ground extensions are limited to 20 square metres for detached houses and 12 square metres for semi-detached or terraced houses. Extensions to the front or side, extensions on protected structures, and any extension exceeding these limits require planning permission. Apply for a Section 5 Declaration (80 euro) from your local authority for a definitive answer.
- Q.8Can I put a mobile home or log cabin in my garden in Ireland?
- A mobile home or static caravan still requires planning permission, because the new rules explicitly exclude structures that are temporary in nature. But since 27 July 2026, a permanent habitable garden cabin or modular home of 32 to 45 square metres is exempt from planning permission under the new Class 3A exemption, provided it sits in the rear garden, shares the main house's services, leaves 25 square metres of open space, and you notify the council in writing at least 14 days before starting work. Building Regulations apply in full, and works must be completed by 31 December 2030.
- Q.9What is the 45 square metre garden cabin exemption?
- Since 27 July 2026, SI 340 of 2026 allows a detached habitable dwelling of 32 to 45 square metres in the rear garden of a house without planning permission. Key conditions: 0.6 metre boundary setbacks, maximum height of 4 metres with a pitched roof (3 metres flat), no separate utility connections, no short-term letting, the cabin can never be sold separately from the house, and the council must be notified 14 days before works start. The exemption is time-limited to 31 December 2030, and long-term rent of up to 14,000 euro per year can qualify for rent-a-room tax relief.
- Q.10How much does planning permission cost in Ireland?
- Planning permission in Ireland costs 65 euro for a new house and 34 euro for a house extension. Commercial developments cost 3.60 euro per square metre of gross floor space. Retention permission (for work done without permission) costs three times the standard fee. Other costs include 20 euro for a submission on someone else's application, 80 euro for a Section 5 Declaration, and 220 euro to appeal to An Coimisiun Pleanala. Fees are set nationally and are the same across all 31 local authorities.
- Q.11How long does planning permission take in Ireland?
- Planning permission in Ireland takes 8 weeks from the date the local authority validates your application. The process includes a 5-week public consultation period for submissions and observations. If the council requests further information, the 8-week clock stops until you respond (you have up to 6 months). After the decision, there is a 4-week appeal period before the grant becomes final. If appealed, An Coimisiun Pleanala aims to decide within 18 weeks. A straightforward application with no issues typically takes 12 weeks from submission to final grant.
