Services

Local authorities prepare local area plans for land use and development management. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence to use mobile equipment such as cranes, cherry pickers or hoists.

Local authorities maintain a public record of historic monuments and places.

Local authorities may run events and activities including tours, recitals and re-enactments to celebrate and build awareness of Ireland's heritage and support its conservation, as part of National Heritage Week.

Local authorities may investigate and take action against developers of land or property who do have the required permission or have not met the terms of their permission.

Local authorities may issue certificates of exemption for developments that do not need planning permission.

Local authorities provide information and advice on historic, current or planned development.

You must apply for planning permission if you want to build or demolish property, or significantly alter the use of land or property unless the development is exempt.

You can apply to the local authority to extend the duration of a grant of planning permission if the work is not complete before the grant of planning permission expires.

Local authorities may plant wildflower meadows and delay cutting grass in public areas to protect bees and their food sources.