This page provides information and links to submit an observation online
An observation is where you can comment on a current appeal or application with An Coimisiún Pleanála.
There are four kinds of observations. The requirements vary depending on the case type, so it is important to read the information carefully.To find more information and guidance, select the relevant case type below:
| Planning Appeal | Strategic Infrastructure Development | Marine Development | Large Scale Residential Development |
By submitting an observation, you should be aware that all documentation received by An Coimisiún Pleanála becomes part of the public record. This includes your name, address, and any sensitive data you provide, which may be published on this website for periods of up to in perpetuity. Please consider carefully any personal information you disclose in your observation. For further details, please read our Privacy and Data Protection Notice.
A planning appeal is a review of an original decision on a planning application made by a planning authority. Any person, other than the applicant, planning authority or an appellant, can comment on a current planning appeal.
To make an observation on a current planning appeal: Click here
SID applications are for planning permission directly to An Coimisiún Pleanála for major infrastructure developments by local authorities and others. Examples include motorways, railway lines, pipelines, airports, ports or major facilities like hospitals.
To make an observation on a Strategic Infrastructure Development application: Click here
Members of the public can submit observations on a current marine application online via our dedicated submission portal below or by post.
To make an observation on a Marine Application: Click here
An LRD appeal is a review of an original decision on a LRD planning application made by a planning authority. Examples of LRD cases include 100 or more houses, student accommodation units or mixed development of housing and student accommodation.
To make an observation on a large-scale residential development appeal: Click here
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