How do I prepare my observation?
You can prepare your observation document by writing your document and then saving it as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF. If you have handwritten your document, you will need to scan it and save it as a PDF. You can only upload one document online and this should not exceed the maximum allowed file size of 30MB.
Please name your document in either of two ways:
| Ways to name your document | Example |
|---|---|
| Case number and your name | 300000 – Ann Duine |
| The name and location of the development and your name | Town Square Project, Ballytown – John Murphy |
To upload the observation online you will need
✔ Internet browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
✔ Email address for confirmation.
✔ Observation saved as Word or PDF (Max 30MB).
✔ Case reference number or development location.
✔ Debit or credit card for fee payment.
How do I use the uploader?
To make an observation on a large-scale residential development appeal: Click here
Page 1
Introduction
Page 2
On the top half of this page, you must give:
• the An Coimisiún Pleanála case reference number for the application, or
• the name and location of the proposed development in the application. In the lower half of this page, you can attach your observation.
You can upload and attach your observation into the grey box by clicking on the button: When the observation has been uploaded, it will appear in the grey box.
• the An Coimisiún Pleanála case reference number for the application, or
• the name and location of the proposed development in the application. In the lower half of this page, you can attach your observation.
You can upload and attach your observation into the grey box by clicking on the button: When the observation has been uploaded, it will appear in the grey box.
Page 3
On this page you must give:
• your name, and
• your email address in the two separate boxes to make sure we have your correct email address. If you are an agent uploading an observation for a client, you must give your name and email address.
• your name, and
• your email address in the two separate boxes to make sure we have your correct email address. If you are an agent uploading an observation for a client, you must give your name and email address.
Page 4
On this page, you will be asked if you are ready to make the observation: If yes, you will move to the payment section to pay the fee. If no, you can go back to make changes. The payments section will ask you to select the fee you want to pay: Observation – €50
You will then be asked for your debit or credit card details. Please check the details carefully when entering them. When ready click on Pay and finish and your observation will be submitted.
You will then be asked for your debit or credit card details. Please check the details carefully when entering them. When ready click on Pay and finish and your observation will be submitted.
Page 5
When successfully completed, you will see the Confirmation screen. You will also be emailed a receipt confirming we have received your observation. If there are problems, please follow the instructions on screen.
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