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The purpose of the Planning Section is to provide for the proper planning and sustainable development of the county, to promote and facilitate the development of sustainable communities and enterprise, and to ensure the protection of the natural and built heritage and amenity of the county.

The Office of the Planning Regulator and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have published a series of planning 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. The leaflets are available free of charge hereunder.

• 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

Online Planning Applications

It is now possible to make a planning application online. You must first register on the ePlanning Portal.

• You can make and manage Planning Applications
• Make a Submission on a Planning Application
• View/Make a Submission on Part 8 schemes

Existing Planning Applications are viewable by Map or Text on our Planning Enquiries page.