
Planning 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 were revised and updated in 2022 and 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 and from your local planning authority. The leaflets will be updated on a regular basis to take account of changes in legislation and policy.
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) in these leaflets should be 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. The leaflets will be updated following commencement of Part 4. For more information please refer to An Coimisiún Pleanála’s website.