Ever driven past a new build and wondered how did that get planning? This site maps over 274,000 granted and refused planning applications across all 31 local authorities in the Republic of Ireland. Use it to research an area before you buy a site, gauge how your own proposal compares to what has already been approved nearby, or simply satisfy your curiosity.
Click anywhere on the map — a townland, a site you're considering, or your own back garden.
Instantly view the nearest planning applications: granted or refused, year decided, and a link to the full file on ePlanning.
Describe what you want to build and get a free likelihood score based on local approval rates and simple planning rules.
All application data comes from the national Irish Planning Applications dataset published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (licensed CC-BY 4.0), covering roughly the last ten years of decisions. Locations are as recorded by each council and may occasionally be approximate. Current data snapshot: May 2026.
From the national Irish Planning Applications dataset published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which aggregates applications from all 31 local authorities in the Republic of Ireland. Each application links back to the council's own ePlanning file.
No. The assessment is a guidance tool based on historical application data and simplified rules. It is not a substitute for professional planning advice or a pre-planning consultation with your local planning authority.
Yes — dropping a pin, browsing nearby applications and running an assessment are all free. We're working on an optional in-depth report; leave your email above if you'd like to hear about it.