Policy

Planning policy library

National and regional planning policy and the councils’ development plans, page by page. Search the text of every page, open a document at the page, and cite it.

Documents: 121; in the library
Pages: 15,152; searchable
National: 18; framework and guidelines
Council documents: 100; from 26 councils

National (17)

National Planning Framework
National Planning Framework: First Revision
Government of Ireland · April 2025 · 195 pages
The national planning strategy to 2040, as revised in April 2025: where growth goes, and the national policy objectives regional and local plans must be consistent with.
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Ministerial guidelines
Design Standards for Apartments: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage · July 2025 · 48 pages
Apartment floor areas, mix, dual aspect, storage and amenity space. Replaced the 2023 apartment guidelines.
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Ministerial guidelines
NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements — Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage · July 2025 · 16 pages
Each council's housing growth requirement to 2040, for its development plan. Replaced the 2020 housing supply target methodology.
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Ministerial guidelines
Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage · January 2024 · 68 pages
Residential density ranges for settlements of every size, and requirements on separation distances, private open space and parking.
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Ministerial guidelines
Development Plans: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage · June 2022 · 136 pages
How a council prepares its development plan: the core strategy, mandatory objectives, consultation and monitoring.
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Ministerial guidelines
Urban Development and Building Heights: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government · December 2018 · 26 pages
Building height in towns and cities, and the criteria for taller buildings; plans may not set blanket height limits.
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Ministerial guidelines
Local Area Plans: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government · June 2013 · 64 pages
How a council prepares a local area plan for a town or district.
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Ministerial guidelines
Retail Planning: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government · April 2012 · 73 pages
The retail hierarchy, the sequential approach that puts town centres first, and caps on the size of shops and retail warehouses.
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Ministerial guidelines
Spatial Planning and National Roads: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government · January 2012 · 41 pages
New entrances onto national roads, and development that affects them.
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Ministerial guidelines
Architectural Heritage Protection: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht · 2011 · 267 pages
Protected structures, architectural conservation areas, curtilage, and works to historic buildings.
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Ministerial guidelines
Appropriate Assessment of Plans and Projects in Ireland: Guidance for Planning Authorities
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (National Parks and Wildlife Service) · December 2009, revised February 2010 · 84 pages
Screening and appropriate assessment under the Habitats Directive, for plans and projects that could affect a Natura 2000 site.
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Ministerial guidelines
The Planning System and Flood Risk Management: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Office of Public Works · November 2009 · 81 pages
Flood Zones A, B and C, the sequential approach and the Justification Test for development in areas at risk of flooding.
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Ministerial guidelines
Development Management: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government · June 2007 · 101 pages
Practice in handling planning applications: pre-application meetings, the planner's report and planning conditions.
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Ministerial guidelines
Wind Energy Development Guidelines
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government · June 2006 · 119 pages
Siting, design, noise and shadow flicker for wind farms. A revised draft was published for consultation in 2019.
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Ministerial guidelines
Sustainable Rural Housing: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government · April 2005 · 66 pages
One-off houses in the countryside: rural area types, local housing need, and siting and design.
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Ministerial guidelines
Childcare Facilities: Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Department of the Environment and Local Government · June 2001 · 20 pages
Childcare in new housing areas (generally one facility for every 75 homes), and the siting and size of childcare facilities.
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Design manual
Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government · 2019 (version 1.1) · 165 pages
The design of roads and streets within urban speed limits.
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Regional (3)

Regional strategy (RSES) · Northern and Western Region
Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2020–2032
Northern and Western Regional Assembly · January 2020 · 320 pages
The regional strategy for the Northern and Western Region, including the Galway Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan.
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Regional strategy (RSES) · Southern Region
Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region
Southern Regional Assembly · January 2020 · 382 pages
The regional strategy for the Southern Region, including the Cork, Limerick–Shannon and Waterford metropolitan area strategic plans.
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Regional strategy (RSES) · Eastern and Midland Region
Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2019–2031
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly · June 2019 · 244 pages
The regional strategy for the Eastern and Midland Region, including the Dublin Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan.
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Council plans and guides (100)

Design guide · Carlow County Council
Rural Design Guide (County Development Plan, chapter 13)
Carlow County Council · 24 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 1
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 36 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 10
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 22 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 11
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 14 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 12
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 30 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 13
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 34 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 14
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 20 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 2
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 142 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 3
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 22 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 4
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 26 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 5
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 22 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 6
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 36 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 7
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 38 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 8
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 22 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 9
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 18 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Cavan County Council
Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Introduction
Cavan County Council · 2022–2028 · 18 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Clare County Council
Clare County Development Plan 2023–2029 (as varied)
Clare County Council · 2023–2029 · 568 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Clare County Council
Clare Rural House Design Guide
Clare County Council · 88 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Cork County Council
Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Volume One: Main Policy Material
Cork County Council · 2022–2028 · 564 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Design guide · Cork County Council
Cork Rural Design Guide
Cork County Council · 128 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Donegal County Council
County Donegal Development Plan 2024–2030 (As Varied)
Donegal County Council · 2024–2030 · 783 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Donegal County Council
Building a House in Rural Donegal: A Location, Siting and Design Guide
Donegal County Council · 19 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Dublin City Council
Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028 – Volume 1: Written Statement (as varied by Variations Nos. 1–11)
Dublin City Council · 2022–2028 · 696 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Development plan · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Written Statement
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council · 2022–2028 · 380 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Fingal County Council
Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029 – Written Statement (Consolidated)
Fingal County Council · 2023–2029 · 662 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Development plan · Galway City Council
Galway City Development Plan 2023–2029
Galway City Council · 2023–2029 · 386 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Galway County Council
Design Guidelines for Single Rural Housing
Galway County Council · 58 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 1: Introduction and Strategic Context
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 14 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 10: Community Infrastructure and Creative Places
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 29 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 11: Built and Cultural Heritage
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 44 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 12: Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 60 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 13: Landscape, Recreation and Amenity
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 45 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 14: Urban Design, Placemaking and Regeneration
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 28 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 15: Development Management Standards
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 75 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 16: Monitoring and Implementation
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 11 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 17: Infrastructural Assessment
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 11 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 2: Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 27 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 3: Housing
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 48 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 4: Resilient Economy and Job Creation
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 48 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 5: Sustainable Mobility and Transport
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 64 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 6: Infrastructure and Environmental Services
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 19 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 7: Energy and Communications
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 30 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 8: Urban Centres and Retail
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 38 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 9: Our Rural Economy
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 17 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Foreword and Table of Contents
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 27 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Development plan · Kildare County Council
Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Glossary of Terms
Kildare County Council · 2023–2029 · 3 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Design guide · Kildare County Council
Rural House Design Guide (County Development Plan 2023–2029, appendix 4)
Kildare County Council · 2023 · 69 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Kilkenny County Council
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021–2027
Kilkenny County Council · 2021–2027 · 350 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Development plan · Kilkenny County Council
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021–2027 — Volume 2
Kilkenny County Council · 2021–2027 · 135 pages
A further volume of the council's development plan.
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Design guide · Kilkenny County Council
County Kilkenny Rural Design Guide
Kilkenny County Council · 95 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Laois County Council
Laois County Development Plan 2021–2027
Laois County Council · 2021–2027 · 317 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Laois County Council
Rural Design Guide (County Development Plan 2021–2027, appendix 7)
Laois County Council · 2021 · 26 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Development Plan 2023–2029
Leitrim County Council · 2023–2029 · 398 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Leitrim County Council
Design Guide for the Siting and Design of Single Houses within the Leitrim Countryside
Leitrim County Council · 34 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Limerick City and County Council
Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied)
Limerick City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 414 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Limerick City and County Council
Rural Design Advice for Individual Houses
Limerick City and County Council · July 2012 · 76 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Longford County Council
Longford County Development Plan 2021–2027
Longford County Council · 2021–2027 · 486 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Development plan · Louth County Council
Louth County Development Plan 2021–2027
Louth County Council · 2021–2027 · 548 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Louth County Council
Building Sensitively and Sustainably in County Louth
Louth County Council · 96 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Mayo County Council
Mayo County Development Plan 2022–2028
Mayo County Council · 2022–2028 · 165 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Mayo County Council
Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines
Mayo County Council · 2008 · 31 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Monaghan County Council
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025–2031
Monaghan County Council · 2025–2031 · 376 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Monaghan County Council
Monaghan Design Guide
Monaghan County Council · 2008 · 105 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Appendix 1: Transport Modal Shift
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 13 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Appendix 2: Settlement Capacity Audit
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 63 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 1: Introduction
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 18 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 10: Built Heritage
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 21 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 11: Water Services and Environment
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 24 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 12: Land Use Zoning Objectives
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 13 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 13: Development Management Standards
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 75 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 14: Implementation and Monitoring
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 2 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 2: Core Strategy
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 47 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 3: Climate Action Energy
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 36 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 4: Biodiversity and Landscape
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 58 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 5: Economic Development Strategy
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 42 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 6: Tourism and Recreational Development
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 29 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 7: Retail Town Centre Strategy and Regeneration
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 33 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 8: Sustainable Transport Strategy
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 28 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Development plan · Offaly County Council
Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 9: Social Inclusion Community and Cultural Development
Offaly County Council · 2021–2027 · 24 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts.
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Design guide · Offaly County Council
Rural Design Guidelines for Offaly
Offaly County Council · 24 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Roscommon County Council
Roscommon County Development Plan 2022–2028
Roscommon County Council · 2022–2028 · 238 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Roscommon County Council
Rural Design Guidelines
Roscommon County Council · 70 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · South Dublin County Council
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Written Statement
South Dublin County Council · 2022–2028 · 584 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
Read PDF of South Dublin County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Written Statement (opens the publisher’s copy in a new tab)
Development plan · Tipperary County Council
Tipperary County Development Plan 2022–2028
Tipperary County Council · 2022–2028 · 226 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Design guide · Tipperary County Council
Rural Housing Design Guide (County Development Plan, volume 3)
Tipperary County Council · 46 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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Development plan · Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 1
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 20 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 10
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 14 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 11
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 26 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 2
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 29 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 3
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 46 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 4
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 41 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 5
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 32 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 6
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 22 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 7
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 36 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
Read PDF of Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 7 (opens the publisher’s copy in a new tab)
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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 8
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 18 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
Read PDF of Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 8 (opens the publisher’s copy in a new tab)
Development plan · Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 9
Waterford City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 23 pages
One part of the council's development plan written statement, which the council publishes in parts. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
Read PDF of Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 9 (opens the publisher’s copy in a new tab)
Development plan · Westmeath County Council
Westmeath County Development Plan 2021–2027
Westmeath County Council · 2021–2027 · 634 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
Read PDF of Westmeath County Development Plan 2021–2027 (opens the publisher’s copy in a new tab)
Design guide · Westmeath County Council
Rural Design Guidelines
Westmeath County Council · 81 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
Read PDF of Rural Design Guidelines (opens the publisher’s copy in a new tab)
Development plan · Wicklow County Council
Wicklow County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Volume 1 Written Statement
Wicklow County Council · 2022–2028 · 465 pages
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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Design guide · Wicklow County Council
Single Rural Houses Design Guidelines (County Development Plan, appendix 2)
Wicklow County Council · 38 pages
The council's guidance on siting and designing a house in the countryside.
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