Before Submitting your Planning Application ask yourself

Should I initially seek pre – planning advice from the Planning Authority on my proposal/application before submitting it? The Planning Authority recommends that you engage in pre-planning consultation prior to submitting an application. Please download the following short form http://www.louthcoco.ie/en/Services/Planning/Planning-Forms/Pre-Planning-Form-.pdf. There is no fee.
Am I making the correct type of planning application – i.e. for permission, retention, outline permission or permission consequence?
Have I completed all sections of the application form?
Have I paid the correct fee?
Is my site notice adequate, positioned correctly on site and visible and legible from the public road?
Is my newspaper notice adequate, in an accepted newspaper and within the time limit?
Have I documented and verified rural qualifying criteria in respect of Rural Housing?
Have I included all necessary information?
Have I (or my agent) signed the form?  Do I need to meet any other non-planning application requirements? (e.g. fire safety certificate, consent to connect to a public sewer, Exemption Cert under Section 97 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended with the requirement for social and affordable housing).

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