Republic of Ireland Region Planning Services

Planning applications, drawings, surveys & compliance reports across the Republic of Ireland.

Planning World supports householder, commercial and rural development projects across the Republic of Ireland. We prepare planning applications, architectural drawings and technical reports that align with the Planning and Development Act, county development plans, local area plans and authority‑specific validation requirements.

Areas We Cover in the Republic of Ireland

We work across all 31 Irish local planning authorities, including:

Dublin Region

• Dublin City Council
• Fingal County Council
• South Dublin County Council
• Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council

Leinster

• Kildare
• Meath
• Louth
• Wicklow
• Laois
• Offaly
• Westmeath
• Longford
• Carlow
• Kilkenny
• Wexford

Munster

• Cork City
• Cork County
• Kerry
• Limerick
• Clare
• Tipperary
• Waterford

Connacht

• Galway City
• Galway County
• Mayo
• Roscommon
• Sligo
• Leitrim

Ulster (ROI counties)

• Cavan
• Monaghan
• Donegal

Each authority has its own County Development Plan (CDP), Local Area Plans (LAPs) and supplementary guidance. We tailor every submission to the specific requirements of the relevant council.

Typical Projects We Handle Across Ireland

• Householder extensions & alterations – single and two‑storey extensions, rear/side additions, dormers and roof alterations.
• Loft & attic conversions – additional bedrooms, home offices and ancillary accommodation.
• One‑off rural houses – new dwellings in countryside locations, subject to local need and rural housing policy.
• Replacement dwellings – demolish‑and‑rebuild schemes in rural and semi‑rural areas.
• Barn & farm building conversions – agricultural structures converted to residential or tourism use.
• Change of use – retail to café/restaurant, office to residential and other use‑class changes.
• New build homes & infill developments – single plots, backland schemes and small residential developments.
• Tourism & hospitality projects – holiday lets, guesthouses, glamping and coastal accommodation.

Key Planning Considerations in Ireland

Across the Republic of Ireland, we routinely address:

• County Development Plans (CDPs) – the primary policy framework for each local authority.
• Local Area Plans (LAPs) – detailed zoning, density and design guidance for towns and settlements.
• Rural housing policy – local need, family ties, landscape integration and access requirements.
• Design & character – ensuring proposals respect local character, scale and materials.
• Heritage & conservation – protected structures, architectural conservation areas and historic town centres.
• Landscape & visual impact – especially in coastal, upland and scenic areas.
• Residential amenity – daylight/sunlight, overlooking, privacy and overbearing impact.
• Parking & access – sightlines, rural access design, parking standards and transport statements.
• Flood risk & drainage – particularly in river and coastal areas.
• Ecology & biodiversity – Natura 2000 sites, protected species and ecological assessments.

What Planning World Provides in Ireland

• Planning applications – householder, full, outline, retention, change of use and rural dwelling applications prepared and submitted on your behalf.
• Architectural drawings – existing and proposed plans, elevations, sections and roof plans, prepared to Irish validation standards.
• 3D visuals & massing – optional 3D views to help explain scale, form and design intent to officers and neighbours.
• Planning statements – clear, policy‑led justification referencing CDPs, LAPs and national guidance.
• Technical reports – coordination of flood risk, transport, daylight/sunlight, ecology, heritage and other specialist inputs.
• Legal & compliance drawings – land registry compliant maps, lease plans, title plans and boundary drawings.

How We Work With You

1. Initial review – you share your address, outline proposal and any existing drawings or photos.
2. Feasibility & risk – we flag key constraints (rural policy, heritage, landscape, flood risk, design, highways) and outline realistic routes to permission.
3. Scope & fee – we confirm the drawings, reports and application type required, along with a clear fixed fee.
4. Design & iteration – we prepare draft drawings, refine them with you, and ensure they align with local guidance.
5. Submission & liaison – we submit the application, respond to validation queries and support you through determination.

Downloadable Ireland Planning Summary (Optional)

If you’d like a printable overview, we can provide a PDF summarising:

• Authorities covered and typical project types.
• Key planning considerations across Ireland.
• What Planning World provides for Irish projects.

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Ready to discuss a project in Ireland? Share your Eircode, a short description of the proposal and any existing plans. We’ll confirm the likely planning route and the drawings and reports you’ll need.