Introduction To the Process

• Other relevant links
• Introduction To the Process
• Section 254 Licences
• Exempted Developments (Section 5)
• Housing Estates - Taking in Charge
• Planning Compliances
• Pre-Planning Meetings
• Large-scale Residential Developments (LRD)
• Strategic Housing Development (SHD) applications

The Planning Office is open to the Public.

Enquiries regarding planning matters can be made by phone (091) 509308 or by email to Planning Contact Details 

Hard Copy Planning Applications or other hard copy planning documents can be submitted either by post or dropped into the Planning Counter in an envelope clearly marked “Planning Application/Documents” in the box on the Main Planning Counter. All documents will be dated, receipted, stamped and scanned accordingly.

 

Submissions/Observations on both Online and Hard Copy planning applications can be made in writing and submitted by any of the following methods: 

1. Making a Submission to a planning application online (before 11:59pm on last day) OR
2. Email to planning@galwaycoco.ie (before close of business) OR
3. Post OR
4. By submitting them at the Planning Counter (before close of business)

A fee of €20.00 is applicable. Payment can be made by cheque/postal order or by credit/debit card over the telephone upon receipt of the submission in the office. Please check the submission closing date and allow sufficient time for receipt of same.   

 

Planning files are available for viewing on our planning website at Online Planning Systems 

(Please note, for those unfamiliar with the use of our website, our planning staff are happy to assist you with the process)

4. A Guide to Making a Planning Application

 

New Online Resources from the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR)

Planning Application - The Office of the Planning Regulator (opr.ie)

 

‌Planning contact details

• Planning applications/General Queries
  091 509043
  planning@galwaycoco.ie
  

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The Planning & Development Act 2000, provides that planning permission is required for all development other than that exempted by statute and regulations. Leaflets on the Planning System are available here. 

The word Development is defined as "the carrying out of works on in over or under land or the making of any material change in the use of any structure or other land".

Extensive information on Planning law and Regulations can be accessed via www.gov.ie/housing. Please note that the law may be updated from time to time.