An Bord Pleanála Public Office to Close on 14 October 2026 Due to Strike Action

An Bord Pleanála will close its public office on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 due to nationwide public sector strike action.

According to a public notice issued by the planning appeals body, all in-person services will be suspended during the 24-hour work stoppage. Suspended operations include public access, post handling, and the hand delivery of appeals, submissions, and related planning documents.

The planning authority confirmed that the provisions of section 402 of the Planning and Development Act 2024 will apply to applications, appeals, referrals, and other matters submitted by post or intended for hand delivery. Under these provisions, any matter for which the final date for receipt falls on 14 October 2026 will be treated as on time if received on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

Normal office and service desk operations are scheduled to resume on Thursday, 15 October 2026.