Irish planning questions, answered

Ask a planning question — plain-English answers with sources. Each answer is based on Irish planning legislation and official guidance, with links so you can check the source yourself.

Irish planning questions, answered

Planning permission

Rural housing

Planning process

Exempted development

Neighbours and appeals

Site suitability

Property and boundaries

Buying and planning history

Boundaries, access and rights of way

Planning enforcement

Demolition and change of use

Protected structures and older buildings

Building regulations

BER, energy and renovation

Drainage, water and services

Build costs and fees

Ground conditions and foundations

Drainage, SuDS and wastewater

Radon and flood risk

Building fabric and construction methods

Fire safety, stairs and ventilation

Grants, retrofit and vacant homes

Self-build process and contracts

Insurance, warranties and certification

Solar, heat pumps and EV charging

Roofs, windows and external works