Applying for Leave to Appeal and Lodging a Granted Appeal

Applying for Leave to Appeal

Leave to appeal is a process where, if you are a person with an interest in adjoining land, you can ask the Commission to give you permission to make an appeal when all of the four following reasons apply:

You did not make a submission to the planning authority on a planning application.
The planning authority has granted permission to that planning application. In the grant of permission, the planning authority has attached a condition or conditions that will change part of the proposed development from what was originally proposed in the planning application.
Due to the condition or conditions now attached to the grant of permission, the proposed development will impact land which:
1. you have an interest in; and
2. is adjoining (next to or joined with) the proposed development site.
The impact is that it may:
1. affect your enjoyment of the land you have an interest in, or
2. reduce the value of the land you have an interest in, or
3. both affect your enjoyment of the land and reduce its value.

The Commission can only grant the Leave to Appeal application where you have shown all of the four criteria above.

How much time do I have to make an application?

You must make your application within four weeks beginning on the date the planning authority makes its decision. This is a strict time limit. The decision date is the date that the chief executive’s order is signed. This document will be available from the planning authority’s website. We must have your application by 5.30pm on the final day.

There are different rules about time limits between December 24 and January 1 (inclusive) which can affect the last date to make an application.

How much does a Leave to Appeal application cost?

A Leave to Appeal application costs €110.

How can I pay for my application?

There are many ways you can pay a fee to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Payment Method	In person	In the post
Cash	✔Accepted	We advise you not to send cash in the post.
Debit and Credit Cards*	✔Accepted	✖ Not accepted
Cheques	✔Accepted	✔Accepted
Bankers Drafts	✔Accepted	✔Accepted
Postal Orders	✔Accepted	✔Accepted

Please note: We do not accept debit or credit card payments over the telephone. You can find more details about Fees and Charges and how you can pay fees on our website.

Where do I send or deliver my leave to appeal application?

You must choose one of the following delivery options:

By Post: to An Coimisiún Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902.
In Person: Hand deliver your documents to a member of staff at our Marlborough Street office during public opening hours (Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 5.30pm). Please note that building security staff cannot accept appeal submissions.

Please note: Initial applications for leave to appeal cannot be submitted through our online appeals platform

Do not place your appeal in the letterbox of our office and do not email it to us as your appeal will be marked invalid.

What is the time limit for deciding a Leave to Appeal application?

The Commission must make a decision on a Leave to Appeal application within four weeks of us receiving it.

Can I withdraw my application?

Yes. You can withdraw your application at any time before a decision is made. You must write to us to explicitly state that you wish to withdraw your application. Please note that we cannot refund your application fee.

The Commission has refused me leave to appeal. What can I do next?

If someone else has made a planning appeal about the same proposed development, you may be able to take part in that appeal by making an observation.

The Commission has granted me leave to appeal. What happens next?

Please see our guidence below on making an appeal after leave to appeal is granted

Making an Appeal After Leave to Appeal is Granted

How will I be told about the decision?

We will send you a formal notification letter by registered post confirming that your leave to appeal has been officially granted.

⏱ How much time do I have to make an appeal?

You must lodge your appeal within two weeks beginning on the exact date you receive your registered notification letter. The Commission must receive your documents by 5:30pm on the final day of this period.

How do I make an appeal?

To make a complete and valid appeal:

✔ Ensure your arguments are in clear written copy (typed or handwritten).
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You must give us enough details to allow us to easily identify the application you wish to appeal. Examples of the details we accept are:
- The An Coimisiún Pleanála, Leave to Appeal case number, or
- A copy of the An Coimisiún Pleanála, Commission Order.
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You must provide us with:
- your planning grounds of appeal (reasons and arguments) for wanting the planning authority’s decision changed, and
- any items you wish to support your grounds of appeal.
✔ You must pay the correct fee.The processing fee for lodging this type of appeal is €110.
✔ You must make your appeal within two weeks beginning on the date you receive your notification letter.

Where do I submit my completed appeal?

You must make your appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála in a written format and submit it:

Online
By post or
Deliver it to us in person by leaving the appeal or referral with an employee of the Commission at the offices of the Commission during office hours.

If you have been granted leave to appeal, you can submit your appeal online, use the link below to visit our information and guidelines page.

Online Appeals Platform →