The benefits of a pre-planning application

I’ve extolled the benefits of engaging early and well concerning planning applications and you can read Planning Tip #8 specifically on this topic HERE. And you can see what Mayo County Council has to say about pre-planning HERE We’ve recently Read More …

We also do #Conservation Reports for #Planning

Thought I’d let you know that we are also asked as RIAI Architects Accredited in Conservation (Grade III) to undertake Conservation Reports as part of the planning application process. We’ve undertaken a few so far since becoming accredited and we’re Read More …

Planning Tip #5 – Withdraw

So you’ve been following the planning tips closely; and your planning application is still destined for a refusal – what can you do? Prior to the notification of the refusal of your Planning Application you can Withdraw it at any Read More …

Planning Tip #4 – Political representation

The Irish planning system has a strong emphasis on third party rights where the planning process has three parties: 1. The Planning Authority 2. The applicant 3. The general public There is also the general right of any person to Read More …

Irish Planning Myth #5 – You need to be 'in with the planners' to get pp (espec 4 @paulmknally )

This Planning myth follows on from a comment by fellow architect Paul McNally: “Hi Mark, Like the topic. One of my favourite myths is that clients need a designer who is ‘in’ with the planners. i.e. has an inside track, Read More …

Conservation Reports for Planning Applications & mention for @HouseHistorian

Currently I’m in the process of writing two Conservation Reports for projects in Galway and Mayo and I’m surprising myself at how much I’m enjoying them. The Planning Application process for a Protected (Listed in UK) Structure in Ireland is Read More …

The critical dates for your planning application…

This is one of the most popular things I regularly explain to clients: CLICK HERE for the Key Dates for your Planning Application This pdf (80kb) shows in diagrammatic form the key dates you need to meet when you submit Read More …