Planning Tools

Everything you need to navigate the Irish planning system — from checking if you need permission to monitoring your application.

Free Tools

No account needed

Permission Checker

Instantly find out if your project needs planning permission under Irish law. Covers all counties and project types.

Ask A Planning Question

Plain English answers to any Irish planning question — exemptions, appeals, RFIs, conditions, and more.

Document Checklist

Get a tailored list of exactly what documents to submit for your application type and county.

Fee Calculator

Calculate your planning application fee based on Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations.

Local Needs Questionnaire

Assess whether you meet the local needs criteria for a rural one-off house in your county.

Find a Professional

Find a qualified architect or planning consultant near you to help with your planning application.

SEAI Grants

See all available SEAI energy upgrade grants and how to apply before starting any works.

Paid Tools

€39 per application

Application Monitoring

Track your planning application status in real time. Get plain English alerts whenever the status changes.

€39 / applicationGet Access

Document Interpreter

Paste any planning decision, RFI, or condition and get a plain English interpretation with clear action items.

€39 / applicationGet Access

County Intelligence

Deep county-specific planning policies, common refusal reasons, and development plan guidance for all 26 counties.

€39 / applicationGet Access

Newspaper Finder

Find the approved newspaper for your area and generate a correctly worded planning notice template.

€39 / applicationGet Access

Design Guide Checker

Check your design against the relevant county design guide and get AI feedback before you submit.

€39 / applicationGet Access

Planning Statement Generator

Generate a professional planning statement tailored to your site, project type, and council policies.

€39 / applicationGet Access