Planning

From a house extension to a Strategic Development Zone, our planning process is largely summed up by the Planning and Development Act and by the Planning and Development Regulations, which:

• set out the procedures for applying for and obtaining planning permission
• define those types of development which are exempt from the planning process
• define the special requirements for protected structures, conservation areas and areas of special planning control
• set out the development plan process, at local and regional level
• give a structure to planning and development contribution fees
• establish and govern the operation of An Bord Pleanála, Ireland’s planning appeals body

Learn more about Legislation and Guidelines.

Learn more about the National Planning Framework.

Learn more about the planning system.

Learn more about development management.

Foreshore Applications and Determinations.

Learn more about the National Marine Planning Framework.

Learn more about planning initiatives.

Learn more about climate action.

Learn more about the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Portal.