Planning Permission in Dublin
Planning applications in Dublin are decided by Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council or South Dublin County Council. This guide covers what it costs, how long it takes, and how to apply — we track 117,398 planning applications in Dublin so you can see what gets approved.
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Dublin planning statistics 2026: Dublin's local authorities have received 5,327 planning applications so far in 2026, and 87% of the 2,702 decided to date were granted. Source: Irish planning statistics, compiled daily from the public register.
First: you may not need planning permission
Rear extensions under 45 sq m, most sheds and garages, and rooftop solar panels are usually exempted development — Dublin's local authorities logged 148 exempted development notifications in 2018-2022. Two minutes with our free checker could save you months and thousands of euro.
Check if your project is exemptHow to apply for planning permission in Dublin
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Check if you need permission at all
Many small projects - rear extensions under 45 sq m, sheds, rooftop solar - are exempted development and need no application. Check before you spend anything.
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Request a pre-planning consultation
Dublin City Council offers free pre-planning meetings. They flag issues with your site or design before you commit to drawings.
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Prepare drawings and documents
You will need site location maps, layout plans, elevations, and sections - almost always prepared by an architect, engineer, or architectural technician.
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Publish notices
Place a notice in an approved local newspaper and erect a site notice. The application must be lodged within 2 weeks of the newspaper notice.
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Submit and wait for a decision
Lodge the application with the fee. The council checks validity, the public has 5 weeks to comment, and a decision is due within 8 weeks.
Full details in our step-by-step application guide and pre-submission checklist.
Where to apply in Dublin
Dublin City Council
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Fingal County Council
South Dublin County Council
Recent planning applications in Dublin
latest lodged 8 Oct 2026The most recent applications received by Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council or South Dublin County Council, from the public planning register. Seeing what your neighbours are applying for, and what gets granted, is the quickest way to judge your own chances.
- 8 Oct 2026SD26A/0240WSouth Dublin County Council
Change of use (c. 54.3 sq.m) from permitted use as a retail unit to a café/restaurant unit with takeaway use for the sale of coffee and/or food/hot food for consumption off premises. Permission is also sought for alterations to the existing unit façade to incorporate a single banner signage over the unit.
178c, Whitehall Road West, Perrystown, Dublin 12, D12 TW32
- 8 Oct 2026SD26B/0454WSouth Dublin County Council
Construction of a New Dormer to the Rear and Conversion of Attic Together with a new Velux Window to the Front Elevation.
64, Longwood Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14V9T0
- 8 Oct 2026SD26B/0455WSouth Dublin County Council
The construction of a single-storey rear extension with rooflights, single-storey front extension, two-storey side extension, attic conversion with a rear dormer, pitched-roof extension with rooflights, a pedestrian entrance to rear garden and all associated ancillary site works.
88 Saint Peter's Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, D12X7KV
- 8 Oct 2026SD26B/0453WSouth Dublin County Council
The development consists of the retention of 2 no. windows at ground floor level to the (east) side elevation of the existing house and all associated site works.
20B Airlie Heights, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 YP08
- 8 Oct 2026SD26B/0452WSouth Dublin County Council
Retention planning permission for partially built detached single storey office/gym and storage shed and extended vehicle access all with associated ancillary works and permission to complete construction of office gym
20 Kilkaren Green, Dublin 24, Dublin, D24F9W8
- 7 Oct 2026SD26B/0451WSouth Dublin County Council
The development consists of a first-floor extension to the side with hipped roof and all associated site works.
68 Wainsfort Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W, D6W AY75
- 6 Oct 2026REF15826Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Proposed appointment only nail service from existing room within the residential
12 Ely Square, Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin 14, D14N6W9
- 6 Oct 2026D26A/0742/WEBDun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Change of use from retail to medical use, all internal works necessary to facil
Unit B, Time Place, Corrig Road, Sandyford, Co. Dublin, D18E4CR
Browse all 117,398 planning applications in Dublin, including this week's lodgements, decisions and appeals.
Planning permission fees in Dublin
Application fees are set nationally, so Dublin charges the same as every other county:
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New house | €65 |
| Domestic extension or garage | €34 |
| Outline permission | 75% of the full fee |
| Retention permission | 3× the standard fee (€195 for a house) |
| Appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála | €220 |
Professional fees for drawings and managing the application are the real cost — see the fees guide or estimate yours with the fee calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does planning permission cost in Dublin?
The statutory application fee is the same across Ireland: 65 euro for a new house and 34 euro for a domestic extension or garage. Retention permission costs three times the standard fee. On top of that, most applicants pay a professional (architect, engineer, or planning consultant) for drawings and the application itself - typically 1,500 to 5,000 euro depending on the project.
How long does planning permission take in Dublin?
Your local authority (Dublin City Council or Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council or Fingal County Council or South Dublin County Council) must decide within 8 weeks of receiving a valid application. There is a 5-week period for public observations, and a 4-week appeal window after the decision. A request for further information restarts the clock, so 3 to 6 months end to end is common.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Dublin?
Not always. Rear extensions up to 45 square metres are generally exempt from planning permission, subject to conditions on height, remaining garden space, and previous extensions. The same national exemption rules apply in Dublin as everywhere in Ireland.
How long does planning permission last in Dublin?
A grant of planning permission normally lasts 5 years from the date of the decision. If you have not substantially completed the work in that time you must apply again or seek an extension of duration.
Where do I submit a planning application in Dublin?
Applications go to your local authority (Dublin City Council or Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council or Fingal County Council or South Dublin County Council), online through planning.agileapplications.ie or on paper at the council offices. You must also publish a newspaper notice and erect a site notice before applying.
Related guides
Planning permission in neighbouring counties
The fees, timelines and exemptions are set nationally, so the process in Dublin is the same as next door. What changes is the council, its development plan, and how often it grants.
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