Pre-planning Consultation

Pre-Planning Consultation

The purpose of pre-planning consultation is to afford applicants an opportunity to seek advice from the Planning Authority on a proposed development.  This advice can include indicating the relevant objectives and policies of the development plan that may have a bearing on the decision of the application.

A pre-planning consultation can be arranged if the person has an interest in the land concerned and where he/ she wishes to consult about a proposed development or future planning application, that is, a specific proposal. Enquires of a speculative nature, together with queries relating to sites that are for sale and seeking advice on the development potential for lands will not be dealt with by the Planning Authority. In such cases, the applicant should consult the Fingal County Development Plan/ local area plan and/or seek appropriate professional advice.

Pre planning consultation may be delivered via a telephone call, correspondence or email or meeting, depending on the scale and complexity of the development.

It is advisable prior to making a pre-planning application, to consult the Fingal County Council Development Plan 2023-2029 and associated maps, which may contain much of the relevant planning information needed for your proposed development. 

Pre planning advice is given in good faith and without prejudice to the formal consideration of any subsequent planning application. Section 247(3) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended states that “the carrying out of consultations shall not prejudice the performance by a Planning Authority of any other of its functions under this Act, or any regulations made under this Act and cannot be relied upon in the formal planning process or in legal proceedings.”

How to Arrange a Pre-Planning Consultation

Fingal County Council is pleased to offer an online system that enables applicants to submit their pre-planning consultation requests conveniently through our Citizen Portal.

 

Submitting Your Request

To request a pre-planning consultation, please follow these steps:

 

1. Ensure You Have the Required Documents:

Before logging into the Citizen Portal, please ensure that you have the following documents ready to upload. These are essential for the review of your consultation request:

1. Pre-Planning Consultation Request Form: Available here 
    
2. Site Location Map: Required scale is 1:1000 for urban areas and 1:2500 for rural areas. These maps can be obtained from Ordnance Survey Ireland.
    
3. Description of the Proposed Development: A clear and detailed explanation of your proposed development and the nature of your enquiry.
    
4. Supporting Information: This may include photographs, sketches, or preliminary drawings such as site layout, elevation drawings, or floor plans.
    
5. Supplementary Application Form for Permission for a Dwelling in a Rural Area (if applicable): Complete the form Supplementary Application Form for Permission for a Dwelling in a Rural Area/ Foirm Iarratais Fhorlíontach maidir le Cead Pleanála do Theaghais i gCeantar Tuaith Please note that no additional supporting documentation is required with this form for pre-planning inquiries.
    

2. Log in to the Citizen Portal:

Once you have all the required documents, please visit our online Citizen Portal and log in here here submit your request: 

3. Submit Your Request:

After logging in, upload all required documents in the Details Section of the Portal and submit your pre-planning consultation request.

We appreciate your cooperation in submitting the required documentation to ensure a smooth and efficient consultation process. Thank you for working with us!

Contact Us:

[email protected]
 

Other Guidance Documents to Consider as Part of Pre Planning

Applicants are advised to consult the following prior to submitting an application:

• Universal Design

Fingal County Council Advice Note Universal Design

• Fingal County Council Green Blue Infrastructure Guidance Document and associated appendices

Appendix A -Surface Water Management Design Statement

Appendix B -Fingal SuDS Selection Hierarchy Sheet

Appendix C -Statement of Areas

Flood Risk Checklist Rev0 Dec 2020

• Keeping It Green - Open Space Strategy for Fingal

Keeping It Green - Open Space Strategy for Fingal - Appendices

• The Forest of Fingal a Tree Strategy for Fingal

 

• Fingal County Council Taking in Charge Policy and Specifications

Appendix 3 Fingal Bond Requirements

Appendix 4 - Taking in Charge Checklist.

Appendix 5 – Taking in Charge Request Form.

Appendix 6 - Roads TIC Specification.

Appendix 7 - Traffic Infrastructure Technical Specification

Appendix 8 - Surface Water TIC Specification.

Appendix 9 - Public Lighting TIC Specification.

Appendix 10 - Open Spaces and Landscaped Areas TIC Specification.

Appendix 11 - Fingal County Council Safety File Requirements.

Appendix 12 – Sample Taking in Charge drawing.

Appendix 13 – Estate Sign Specification.

Appendix 14 – Blue/Green Infrastructure Specification.

Appendix 15 – Plebiscite Request for Taking in Charge Form

 

Large-Scale Residential Developments

For Large-Scale Residential Development pre-planning consultation click here 

 

Contact Details

Contact the Planning Department at

Email:           [email protected]
Telephone: (01) 8905000

Visit us at the planning counter or post information to:

Planning Department, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9.30am to 5pm and Friday 9 - 4.30pm.