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).
TL;DR
Planning application fee for a one-off house in Ireland: €65.
ABP (An Bord Pleanála) appeal fee: €220 for a first-party appeal, €660 for a third-party appeal.
Section 5 Declaration (whether planning is needed): €80. Compliance submission: €200–€500 depending on complexity.
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.
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.
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
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