Planning Permission Ireland

Terms & Conditions

Effective date: 1 January 2025 · Website: www.planningpermissionireland.ie

1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Planning Permission Ireland's website and affiliated platforms.

Planning Permission Ireland is a digital service platform that provides information on matters relating to planning permission, development legislation, regulations, data, and statistics in the Republic of Ireland.

By accessing and interacting with our services, we assume you have read and accepted these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions stated herein, you must not continue to use the Platform.

2. Definitions

  • T&Cs — Terms and Conditions.
  • Platform— Planning Permission Ireland's website and affiliated digital services.
  • User — Persons who access or utilise the services of Planning Permission Ireland.
  • Services — All services within the Platform available to Users.
  • Content — Information, data, text, documents, or other materials within the Platform.

3. Eligibility & user accounts

No specific eligibility criteria are required to access the Platform; however, parental or guardian supervision is advised for minors accessing digital services.

Should future services require registration or eligibility verification, relevant criteria will be clearly stated, and these T&Cs updated accordingly.

Users are responsible for the confidentiality and security of their personal account information and should report any suspected unauthorised use immediately.

4. Services & content

Services. The Platform provides users with access to publicly available planning permission and development-related information in the Republic of Ireland.

Content. Content is primarily derived from third-party sources including legislation, policy documents, and official statistics. While care is taken in curating the content, no guarantee is made of its accuracy or completeness.

Content disclaimer. Planning Permission Ireland provides no warranties, either express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the information provided. Users rely on the content entirely at their own risk. We reserve the right to update, modify, or remove content without prior notice.

Continued use of the Platform indicates acceptance of the current T&Cs.

5. Acceptable use policy

Users of the Platform must not:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems.
  • Post harmful, offensive, or discriminatory content.
  • Engage in spam, phishing, or unsolicited communications.
  • Infringe intellectual property rights.
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation.

Violations may result in suspension or termination of services and potential legal action. Users are encouraged to report any misuse to [email protected].

6. Intellectual property rights

All original material on the Platform is the property of Planning Permission Ireland or its licensors. All rights are reserved.

Without explicit written permission, Users may not:

  • Republish content.
  • Sell or license content.
  • Copy or reproduce content for commercial purposes.
  • Redistribute content.

Use is limited to lawful, non-commercial purposes unless otherwise agreed.

7. Disclaimer

Third-party links & external content. While there may be links to third-party websites within our Platform, we do not control or guarantee the accuracy of any content therein.

Professional disclaimer. Content contained within the Platform is for informational and guidance purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Users should seek professional assistance where necessary.

Affiliate links. Some links may be affiliate-based. Planning Permission Ireland may receive a commission for referrals. Third-party sites operate under their own terms and policies. Planning Permission Ireland is not responsible for the content, services, or privacy practices of linked sites.

Further detail: Disclaimer.

8. Payment & subscription terms

Currently, all services provided are free of charge.

If future services require payment or subscription, full pricing and payment terms will be clearly published. Refund and cancellation policies will also be provided. Users will be required to review and accept updated T&Cs prior to accessing such services.

9. Privacy policy & data protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy and data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish Data Protection Acts. A summary follows; see our Privacy Policy and GDPR statement for more detail.

  1. Data collected. Currently may include name, contact email, and phone number where provided. Future services may expand data collection.
  2. Legal basis. Consent; contractual necessity; legitimate interest (functionality and security); legal obligation.
  3. Purpose. Service delivery; communication and support; improvement; legal compliance.
  4. Storage & security. Data is securely stored; access restricted to authorised personnel. Retention is limited to what is necessary; users may request deletion subject to legal obligations.
  5. Data sharing. Only with trusted service providers when necessary or when legally obligated. We will not sell your data.
  6. User rights. Under GDPR: access, correct, delete or port data; restrict or object to processing; withdraw consent. Contact: [email protected].
  7. Cookies. We may use cookies for analytics and user experience. Users may manage preferences via browser settings.
  8. Policy updates. We may amend our Privacy Policy; significant changes will be communicated via the Platform or email where appropriate.
  9. Limitation of liability.The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service or content accuracy. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Planning Permission Ireland will not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages; errors or omissions in content; or third-party links or services.

10. Termination & suspension

Planning Permission Ireland may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms. Users may appeal by contacting [email protected].

11. Changes to Terms & Conditions

We may revise these T&Cs at any time. Users will be notified of major updates where required and may need to review and accept them before continued use of new or paid features.

12. Governing law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ireland and applicable European Union law.

13. Dispute resolution

Parties should first attempt to resolve issues amicably via written communication.

If unresolved, disputes may be referred to mediation in accordance with the Mediation Act 2017 (Ireland).

If mediation fails, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

14. Contact

Email: [email protected]