Planning Applications Fees Donegal.
For Full non-summarised fee details – go HERE.
| TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT | FEE | RETENTION FEE |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Provision of a house | €65 | €195 or €2.50/m² (whichever is greater) |
| 2a. Works to an existing house (extensions, alterations, conversion of garage/shed etc.) | €34 | €102 or €2.50/m² (whichever is greater) |
| 2b. Other works around the house (e.g. sheds, walls, ancillary works) | €34 | €102 or €2.50/m² (whichever is greater) |
| 3a. Agricultural/greyhound buildings | €80/building or €1/m² over 50m² (greyhounds) or 200m² (other) – max €300 | €240/building or €3/m² over thresholds – max €900 |
| 3b. Other agricultural structures | €80/structure – max €300 | €240/structure – max €900 |
| 4. Other buildings (not 1, 2, or 3) | €80/building or €3.60/m² (whichever is greater) | €240/building or €10.80/m² (whichever is greater) |
| 5a. Intensive agriculture | €5/ha | €15/ha |
| 5b. Initial afforestation | €5/ha | €15/ha |
| 5c. Replace broadleaf forest with conifers | €80 or €5/ha (whichever is greater) | €240 or €15/ha (whichever is greater) |
| 5d. Peat extraction | €5/ha | €15/ha |
| 6a. Minerals extraction | €500 or €50 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) | €1500 or €150 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) |
| 6b. Deposit of refuse/waste | €500 or €50 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) | €1500 or €150 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) |
| 7a. Caravanning/camping/sale of goods | €80 or €50 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) | €240 or €150 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) |
| 7b. Parking of vehicles | €80 or €50 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) | €240 or €150 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) |
| 7c. Open storage | €80 or €50 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) | €240 or €150 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) |
| 8. Plant/machinery/tanks/structures (non-buildings) | €200 or €50 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) | €600 or €150 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) |
| 9. Advertisement structures | €80 or €20/m² ad space (whichever is greater) | €240 or €60/m² ad space (whichever is greater) |
| 10. Overhead electricity/telecom lines | €80 or €50 per 1,000m (whichever is greater) | €240 or €150 per 1,000m (whichever is greater) |
| 11. Golf/pitch & putt course | €50/ha | €150/ha |
| 12. Burial ground | €200 or €50/ha (whichever is greater) | €600 or €150/ha (whichever is greater) |
| 13. Other developments (not above) | €80 or €10 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) | €240 or €30 per 0.1ha (whichever is greater) |
OTHER PLANNING FEES.
| Request Type | Fee |
| Compliance Letters | €50 |
| Submissions / Observations | €20 |
| Section 5 Application | €80 |
| Material \ Non-Material Deviation | €100 |
| Copy of Final Grant | €15 |
| Section 254 (Licenses) | See Fees Here |
| Sealing Fee | €25 |
| Events License | €2,500 |
| Pre-Planning LRD | €1,500 |
Can I make a Pre-Planning Application?
Yes. An applicant is obliged to have been in at least one pre-planning meeting before making a planning application where a proposed development:
a. consists of or includes either or both residential development of more than 10 housing units
b. non-residential development of more than 1,000 square metres gross floor space
c. or such other development as may be prescribed.
To download the Pre-Planning Application form – Go HERE.
How Can I Find a Planning Permission Application Form?
- Planning Application Form – HERE.
- Large Residential Development Form – HERE.
- Extension of Duration Application – HERE.
- Exempted Development Section 5 – HERE.
- Exempted Development Section 57 – HERE.
- Casual Trading – HERE.
- Unathorised Development – HERE.
- Defective Concrete Block (DCB) Required Documentation List – HERE.
How Can I Find a Submitted Digital Planning Application?
To find a planning application since May 2004 – visit E-Planning.ie
You can find the application with either one of the following:
- Planning File Reference number
- Applicant Name
- Development Address
- Development Description
What Newspapers Can I Put My Application/Site Notices in?
As seen on DonegalCoCo;
Donegal Municipal District (MD)
- DONEGAL DEMOCRAT (Thursday edition)
- LETTERKENNY LIVE/DONEGAL DEMOCRAT (Tuesday edition)
- DONEGAL POST
- DERRY PEOPLE/DONEGAL NEWS (Monday & Thursday editions)
Glenties MD
- DONEGAL DEMOCRAT (Thursday edition)
- LETTERKENNY LIVE/DONEGAL DEMOCRAT (Tuesday edition)
- TIRCONAILL TRIBUNE (for the following DED’S only: Magheraclogher, Meenacladdy, Gortahork, Dunlewey, Crossroads, Creeslough, Creenasmear, Dunfanaghy, Ards and Doecastle)
- DERRY PEOPLE/DONEGAL NEWS (Monday &Thursday editions)
Inishowen MD
- DERRY PEOPLE/DONEGAL NEWS (Thursday edition for the following DED’S only: Manorcunningham, Newtowncunningham, Castleforward and Killea)
- DERRY JOURNAL (Tuesday & Friday editions)
- INISH TIMES (excluding the DED of MANORCUNNINGHAM)
- INISHOWEN INDEPENDENT (excluding the DED OF MANORCUNNINGHAM)
- DONEGAL DEMOCRAT (Thursday edition for the DED of MANORCUNNINGHAM only)
Letterkenny / Milford MD
- DONEGAL DEMOCRAT (Thursday edition but excluding the following DED’s: Ballyarr, Carrigart, Carrowkeel, Churchill, Cranford, Edenacarnan, Fanad North, Fanadwest, Gartan, Glen, Glenalla, Gortnavern, Greenfort, Killygarvan, Killymasney, Kilmacrenan, Knockalla, Loughkeel, Milford, Ramelton, Rathmullan, Rosguill, Rosnakill, Seacor, Templedouglas, Termon)
- LETTERKENNY LIVE/DONEGAL DEMOCRAT (Tuesday edition)
- TIRCONAILL TRIBUNE (Excluding the DED of KINCRAIGY)
- DERRY PEOPLE/DONEGAL NEWS (Monday & Thursday editions)
- THE LEADER
Lifford / Stranorlar MD
- DONEGAL DEMOCRAT (Thursday edition, but excluding the DED of Meencarrigagh)
- LETTERKENNY LIVE/DONEGAL DEMOCRAT (Tuesday edition)
- DERRY PEOPLE/DONEGAL NEWS (Monday & Thursday editions)
- TIRCONAILL TRIBUNE (The DED of MEENCARRIGAGH only)
- FINN VALLEY VOICE (Excluding the following DED’s – Meencargagh, Clonleigh North, Clonleigh South, Feddyglass, Figart, Raphoe, St. Johnston and Trentaghmucklagh)
- DERRY JOURNAL (Tuesday and Friday edition for the following DED’S only- Clonleigh North, Clonleigh South, Feddyglass, Figart, Raphoe, St. Johnston and Trentaghmucklagh)
- THE LEADER
The Irish Times and Irish Independent.
What Developments are Exempt From Planning Permission?
To see a Full List – see our blog post HERE.
How Can I Apply?
The Donegal Council encourages the use of their online portal as it provides the following advantages:
- Easy online payment of fees by card
- Reduced Printing Costs
- Faster availability of information for the public
- Reduced paper waste
- Delivers on the Government strategy to move more public services online.
To apply online, go HERE.
