Planning Guidance Leaflets

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, and are available at the links below.

The Office of the Planning Regulator has also produced a resource called ‘The Planning Process’ which contains animated explainer videos, flowcharts, links to planning authority online resources and planning leaflets. You can access this resource at the following link: The Planning Process - The Office of the Planning Regulator (opr.ie)

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 Assessments and Planning in Ireland

12. A Guide to Architectural Heritage