How Do I Object to a Planning Application ?
Anybody can lodge their comments on a Planning Application. This must be done within five weeks of the date the application was lodged with the Council. All objections must also be accompanied by the €20 fee as required by the Department of the Environment and Local Government.
Observations/Submissions should be confined to issues relating to planning and development, as only comments relating to these issues can be taken into consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: All submissions/ observations/ objections are published on the website and information such as personal telephone numbers & email addresses are not required as part of your submission/ observation.
Details on the kind of things you can object to are given in the leaflet below.
Observations/submissions should be submitted to: Planning Department,Fingal County CouncilCounty Hall,Main StreetSwordsCo. Dublin Email: planning@fingalcoco.ieIs my objection to an application confidential ?
No. All members of the public can view objections on planning applications at our offices and also on our website. We retain our files for public viewing for seven years.
What happens if I want to withdraw my objection ?
There is no mechanism in the regulations for the withdrawal of an objection. You may however, make a further addition to your submission instructing the Planning Authority to disregard your original observation. This must be done as soon as possible, as we can only accept any form of submission on a planning application within the first five weeks. Both letters then remain on the file.
How long does it take to make a decision ?
When the five week observation period is over the decision will be made within three weeks. All parties who commented on a planning application will be notified of the decision. This is done by registered post except if additional information is requested.
What happens next ?
If you are not happy with the decision the Planning Authority has made, you can appeal this decision to An Bord Pleanala,
Making a Planning Appeal (PL10)
Link to Making An Appeal on ABP Website
Link to Check Last Date for Appealing Planning Authority's Decision
Is there any circumstance under which I can make an appeal if I have not made a submission within the five week period?
Under Article 37 (6) (a) of the Planning and Development Act 200 a person who has an interest in land adjoining the application site may “apply to the Board for leave to appeal”.. This means they have the right to make a case to the Board that they should be allowed to appeal. This must be done within four weeks from the date of the Notification of Decision.
To apply for Leave to Appeal see section 29 on attached link
