Planning Information Leaflets

The Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government provide a wide range of guidance on planning related issues including architectural heritage, landscape, childcare facilities and best practice design.

They also provide a range of leaflets covering a wide range of planning topics 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. The full range of these leaflets can be found at: https://www.opr.ie/planning-leaflets/:

Introducing the Planning System
A Guide to the Development Plan
A Guide to Planning Permission
A Guide to Making a Planning Application
A Guide to Making a Planning Appeal
A Guide to Planning Enforcement in Ireland
A Guide to Applying for Planning Permission to Build a House
A Guide to Doing Work Around the House
Agricultural and Farm Development-The Planning Issues
A Guide to Planning for the Business Person
Environmental Assessments and Planning in Ireland
A Guide to Architectural Heritage
Archaeology in the Planning Process
Strategic Infrastructure Development
A Guide to Taking in Charge of Completed Residential Developments