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Observations - Take Part

This page provides guidance on how to submit different types of observations and links to make an observation online.

Make An Observation

Do you have your An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) case number? If you know the ACP case reference number, select the correct category below. You will be prompted to enter the case number during your submission. If you do not have this, you may also use our case search facility to find your case details before beginning or provide in your observation a case description (applicant name, development address etc.).

Appeals &  Large-scale Residential Development (LRD)

 

Planning Appeal

Any person, other than the applicant, planning authority or an appellant, can comment on a current planning appeal. A planning appeal is a review of an original decision on a application made by a planning authority.

 

Large-scale Residential Development

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. 

Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) & Marine

 

Strategic Infrastructure

Strategic Infrastructure Development applications are for planning permission directly to An Coimisiún Pleanála for major infrastructure developments by local authorities and others.
 

 

Marine Development

Members of the public can submit observations on a current marine application online via our dedicated submission portal below or by post. 

 

Data Protection Notice

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.