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Planning Information Leaflets

The Office of the Planning Regulator and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage issued revised planning information leaflets dealing with all aspects of the planning system.  These leaflets cover a wide range of issues including how to prepare and lodge a planning application, how to make a planning appeal, requirements for change of use, building extensions, garages, domestic sheds, agricultural development, etc.

Introduction to Planning

The information at the attached links provides an introduction to the Planning System.   

Public awareness

Introduction to planning

The leaflets below cover the following 16 planning topics:

  1. Introducing the Planning System
  2. A Guide to the Development Plan
  3. A Guide to Planning Permission
  4. A Guide to Making a Planning Application
  5. A Guide to Making a Planning Appeal
  6. A Guide to Planning Enforcement in Ireland
  7. A Guide to Applying for Planning Permission to Build a House
  8. A Guide to Doing Work Around the House
  9. Agricultural and Farm Development The Planning Issues
  10. A Guide to Planning for the Business Person
  11. Environmental Assessment and Planning in Ireland
  12. A Guide to Architectural Heritage
  13. Archaeology in the Planning Process
  14. Strategic-Infrastructure Development
  15. A Guide to Taking in Charge of Completed Residential Developments
  16. Large-Scale Residential Development

Page last reviewed: 02/10/23

Content managed by: Planning Department

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