Planning Permission in Wicklow
Planning applications in Wicklow are decided by Wicklow County Council. This guide covers what it costs, how long it takes, and how to apply — we track 14,024 planning applications in Wicklow so you can see what gets approved.
Looking for Wicklow ePlanning? Search and track Wicklow County Council applications on eplanning.ie, or browse the Wicklow register here without the council's search form.
Wicklow planning statistics 2026: Wicklow County Council has received 1,104 planning applications so far in 2026, and 89% of the 589 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 — Wicklow's local authority logged 21 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 Wicklow
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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
Wicklow County 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 Wicklow
Wicklow County Council
Recent planning applications in Wicklow
latest lodged 8 Oct 2026The most recent applications received by Wicklow 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 20262660903
1. new two storey 4 bedroom dwelling comprising 182 sq.m. located to the side of existing dwelling, 2. block up existing vehicular and pedestrian entrances, 3. provide new shared vehicular entrance to serve item 1 above and existing dwelling, 4. connection to all public services, 5. new boundary treatments together with all associated ancillary works to facilitate the above
Roslyn , Blacklion , Greystones
- 8 Oct 20262660904
a 12.3m2 single storey, flat roof extension, for storage and WC at basement level to the rear of the property, all external finishes match the existing house finishes
Clonard , Chapel Road , Greystones
- 8 Oct 20262660905
demolition of the existing dilapidated buildings, disconnection of existing services, clearing of the site and the felling of 1no. existing mature Yew Tree
IDA Arklow Business & Technology Park , Ballynattin , Arklow
- 7 Oct 20262660897
a new agriculture storage shed and associate works
Threecastles , Manor Kilbride , Co. Wicklow
- 7 Oct 20262660898
new dwelling to rear of existing dwelling with access off existing entrance off public road with connection to all services sought and the provision of a new vehicular entrance off the public road to service the existing dwelling on site with revised front boundary wall details and all associated site works
Churchland , Tinahely , Co. Wicklow
- 7 Oct 20262660899
change of use of part of existing premises from commercial to residential [studio apartment], all necessary internal and external alterations / additions to facilitate same, connection to all existing services, all necessary ancillary works to facilitate this development
Penny Lane , Main Street , Kilcoole
- 7 Oct 20262660900
4 agriculture sheds as built, 3 containers as built, canteen building as built, concrete areas and associate works
Prospect Lower , Newcastle , Co Wicklow
- 7 Oct 20262660901
4 new dwellings, new entrance onto public road, new internal road, connection to all public services and associate works including roads, footpaths, boundaries and boundaries treatments, open spaces and landscaping, attenuation areas
Lathaleere , Baltinglass , Co Wicklow
Browse all 14,024 planning applications in Wicklow, including this week's lodgements, decisions and appeals.
Planning permission fees in Wicklow
Application fees are set nationally, so Wicklow 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 Wicklow?
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 Wicklow?
Wicklow 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 Wicklow?
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 Wicklow as everywhere in Ireland.
How long does planning permission last in Wicklow?
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 Wicklow?
Applications go to Wicklow County Council, online through eplanning.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 Wicklow is the same as next door. What changes is the council, its development plan, and how often it grants.
Get help with your Wicklow application
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