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A Guide to Planning

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. The leaflets are available below.

Introducing the Planning SystemA Guide to the Development Plan
A Guide to Planning Permission A Guide to Making a Planning Application
A Guide to Making a Planning AppealA Guide to Planning Enforcement in Ireland
A Guide to Applying for Planning Permission to Build a HouseA Guide to Doing Work Around the House
Agricultural and Farm Development – The Planning IssuesA Guide to Planning for the Business Person
Environmental Assessments and Planning in Ireland A Guide to Architectural Heritage
Strategic Infrastructure DevelopmentA Guide to Taking in Charge of Completed Residential Developments
Large-scale Residential Development

Prepare and Submit Your Planning Application 

The OPR have released a video in helping to prepare and submit a planning application.