Planning Permission

Good design and good planning go hand in hand.

At Projects Direct, we don't simply prepare drawings and submit an application. We take the time to understand the site, its planning history, the surrounding context and the relevant planning policies before developing a design. Our aim is to identify potential planning issues early and create a strong, well-considered proposal with the best possible prospect of approval.

We enjoy the more challenging projects too. Our experience includes securing permission for projects involving conservation areas, sensitive infill sites, extensions to period and traditional properties, and standalone residential buildings where careful consideration of scale, character, privacy and surrounding development is essential.

Where a project presents particular planning challenges, we can review previous applications and decisions, research relevant local precedents and, where appropriate, engage with the Planning Authority through the pre-planning process before progressing to a formal submission.

What's Included

• Measured and photographic survey of the existing property (internal and external) where applicable.
• Advice on whether a third-party measured survey is required for larger or more complex properties.
• Preparation of an initial design proposal, including one online presentation to discuss the proposed scheme.
• Preparation of a comprehensive drawing package, including:
• Existing and proposed site plans
• Existing and proposed floor plans
• Existing and proposed elevations
• Sections (where required)
• Contiguous elevations

• Purchase of the Ordnance Survey Ireland Site Location Map (cost of the map purchase is excluded).
• Preparation of all planning documentation, including:
• Planning application form
• Cover letter
• Newspaper notice
• Site notice

• Arrangement and preparation of the newspaper notice and lodgement with the selected publication.
• Preparation and lamination of the site notice (the client is responsible for erecting the site notice on the property).
• Submission of a valid planning application to the relevant Local Authority.
• Monitoring of the planning application throughout the assessment process and responding to routine planning correspondence where required.
• A complete planning application pack, including copies of all drawings and submitted documentation, for your own records.