Planning Application Fee in Ireland 2026 — €65 for a House, Plus Other Charges You Should Know
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€65 for a one-off house. €220 for an ABP appeal. €80 for a Section 5 Declaration. Outbuildings and extensions vary.
The planning application fee for a one-off house in Ireland is €65. The An Bord Pleanála (ABP) appeal fee is €220 for a first-party appeal and €660 for a third-party appeal. A Section 5 Declaration (whether planning is needed) is €80. A compliance submission is €200–€500 depending on complexity. These are the only statutory fees — architect and engineer costs are separate. Don't confuse the application fee with the total cost of the planning process: a one-off house application typically costs €3,000–€10,000 all-in (architect drawings, design statement, site reports, newspaper notice, and the €65 fee).
These are the only statutory fees. Architect and engineer costs are separate.
When this matters most
You're pricing the planning process and need to know the official fees.
When this doesn't apply
You've already lodged planning or are on site.
Sources
An Bord Pleanála, Fees and procedures. https://www.pleanala.ie/
Frequently asked questions
How much is a planning application in Ireland for a house?
€65 for a one-off house. Plus architect drawings, design statement, and site reports: €3,000–€10,000 total prep cost.
How much is an ABP appeal?
€220 for a first-party appeal (you vs the local authority). €660 for a third-party appeal (a neighbour vs your grant). Decision in 18 weeks typical.
How much is a Section 5 Declaration?
€80. Decision in 4–8 weeks. The ruling is binding on whether your project needs planning permission.
When this matters most
You're pricing the planning process and need to know the official fees.
When this doesn't apply
You've already lodged planning or are on site.
Where to go next
Next decision
The next step in your build sequence.
- Appeal to An Bord Pleanála — The 4-Week Window, €220 Fee, and 18-Week Decision →
- Common Planning Refusal Reasons in Ireland — The Six That Catch Self-Builders →
- Compliance Submission in Ireland — Discharging Planning Conditions Before You Build →
- Design Statement for Irish Planning — What Planners Look For and What Gets Refused →
- Do I Need Planning Permission in Ireland? The One-Question Test and the Few Exemptions →
- Northern Ireland Planning Permission — A Different Process Under the Planning Act (NI) 2011 →
- Permitted Development in Ireland — Exempt Works Under Schedule 2 of the Planning Regulations →
- Planning Application Pack in Ireland — Drawings, Design Statement, and Site Reports →
- Pre-Planning Consultation in Ireland — A Free 30 Minutes That Can Save a Refusal →
- Section 5 Declaration in Ireland — €80, 4–8 Weeks, and a Binding Answer on Whether You Need Planning →