Planning Decisions and Appeals

An Coimisiún Pleanála is the national independent planning appeals board. When a planning authority makes a decision on a planning application, any participant in the application can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The video below outlines the steps associated with the decision making process and how parties to an application are notified of the decision. It also provides information on the planning appeals process. A link is provided to An Coimisiún Pleanála’s planning appeal form and other useful information.

Please note that the information contained within this webpage relates specifically to a standard application for planning permission. For more complex applications we recommend that you seek advice from your local planning authority. Your local planning authority is the city or county council with responsibility for making decisions on planning applications for the area where your site is located.

Disclaimer: Please note that Part 17 of the Planning and Development Act 2024 (the 2024 Act) commenced on 18 June 2025. All references to An Bord Pleanála (the Board) should read as An Coimisiún Pleanála (the Commission) with immediate effect. All of the decision-making functions and associated responsibilities, including appeals, permissions, consents and approvals will continue under the Planning and Development Act 2000 until such time as Part 4 of the 2024 Act is commenced. These items will be updated following commencement of Part 4. For more information please refer to An Coimisiún Pleanála’s website.