How will I know when a Marine application is made?

Before applying to An Bord Pleanála, the prospective applicant must publish a notice of the proposed application in at least one newspaper circulating in the area of where the proposed development is to be located.

These notices will:

• give the name of the applicant,
• give details about the nature and location of the proposed development,
• state if an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) is required and has been prepared by the applicant,
• state if a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) is required and has been prepared by the applicant,
• give the times and places where the application, EIAR or NIS can be viewed and copies bought,
• give that an application is to be made to the An Bord Pleanála for planning permission,
• state the types of decision which the Board may make,
• state that the public may make observations on the proposed application to An Bord Pleanála (at least eight weeks will be allowed), and
• state that prescribed bodies may make observations on the proposed application to An Bord Pleanála.

An Bord Pleanála will publish details about the application we have received in the weekly list of new cases on our website.