Laois Planning Authority may hold pre planning meetings or consultations if you want information and advice about the planning process before making an application.
Before you submit a Planning Application you may wish to arrange a pre-planning meeting with a Planner to discuss your proposal.
You may make arrangements for a pre-planning meeting by
or alternatively
You will be contacted directly to arrange a date to meet the relevant Planner.
Pre-planning consultations are available only to parties who have a legal interest in the site of the proposed development.
If you do not have a legal interest in the proposed site, you must obtain letter of consent from the owner of the lands.
Pre-Planning Consultations do not provide confirmation that a proposed development is exempted development (i.e. planning permission is not required).
For this you are required to submit a Section 5 Application for Declaration on Development and Exempted Development
For further information please visit our Exempted Development page
Should you have any further queries, please contact the Planning Department by email on planning@laoiscoco.ie or telephone 057 866 4039