Planning Permission Guides
Everything you need to know about planning permission in Ireland. From checking if you need permission to making an appeal.
Our guides are based on current legislation including the Planning and Development Act 2000 and reference official sources. They are regularly reviewed for accuracy. Learn more about our editorial process.
Do I Need Planning Permission?
A comprehensive guide to understanding when planning permission is required in Ireland, what developments are exempt, and how to check with your local authority.
Read guide →Exempted Development in Ireland
Current thresholds, limits, and conditions for development exempt from planning permission in Ireland, including extensions, sheds, solar panels, and more.
Read guide →How to Apply for Planning Permission
A step-by-step guide to applying for planning permission in Ireland, including documents needed, the 8-week process, costs, and what to expect.
Read guide →How to Object to a Planning Application
How to make a submission or observation on a planning application in Ireland, including valid grounds, the process, fees, and tips for effective objections.
Read guide →Planning Permission Fees in Ireland
Complete fee schedule for planning applications in Ireland, including application fees, retention costs, submission fees, appeal fees, and exemptions.
Read guide →Planning Appeals to An Coimisiun Pleanala
Complete guide to the planning appeals process in Ireland, including who can appeal, fees, timelines, oral hearings, and what to expect from An Coimisiun Pleanala.
Read guide →Retention Planning Permission in Ireland
Guide to retention planning permission in Ireland, including when you need it, fees, the 7-year rule, success rates, and what it means for selling your property.
Read guide →Pre-Planning Consultation in Ireland
Guide to pre-planning consultations with local authorities in Ireland, including what to expect, how to request a meeting, what to bring, and when it is mandatory.
Read guide →Change of Use Planning Permission in Ireland
When you need planning permission for a change of use in Ireland, including commercial to residential conversions, short-term letting (Airbnb), and material change of use rules.
Read guide →How Long Does Planning Permission Take in Ireland?
A complete guide to planning permission timelines in Ireland, from application to decision, including delays, further information requests, appeals, and how long permission lasts.
Read guide →Planning Permission for Extensions in Ireland
When you need planning permission for a house extension in Ireland, the 40 sqm exemption rule, above-ground limits, application process, fees, and party wall considerations.
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