What is an LRD observation?
An LRD observation is where you give your views on a valid appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
What is an appeal?
Generally, anyone wanting to carry out development must apply for planning permission to their local county council, city council, or city and county council (the planning authority). The planning authority will decide on the application, either to grant or refuse planning permission. This decision can be appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Who can make an LRD observation?
Any person can make an LRD observation if they are not already a participant in the appeal. You can only make an observation if someone has made a valid appeal to a planning authority’s decision on a planning application.
How do I make an observation?
You must make your observation in writing and post or deliver it in person to us. You can also send your observation using our online uploader facility. The form can be typed or handwritten. However, you do not have to complete this form to make an observation, and you can either use the form or write to us.
Our website has a calendar calculator to help you determine the last day to submit your observation. There are different rules about time limits between December 24 and January 1 (inclusive), which can affect the last date.
How much does an LRD observation cost?
An observation costs €50. Ensure the correct fee is included with the observation. No fee applies to certain organisations listed in the Regulations.
What do I include in my observation?
You should carefully prepare your grounds of LRD observation (reasons and arguments) and any documents you wish to include. When you have made your observation, you cannot make any further submissions unless we specifically ask you for them. Please note that An Coimisiún Pleanála cannot consider non-planning issues.
How to create an LRD website?
Please see this page for details of the LRD Website creation process.
To make a complete and valid observation:
 | You must put your observation in writing (either typed or handwritten). |
| You must clearly state your own name and address. If a planning agent is acting for you, the agent must clearly state their own name and address as well as your name and address. |
| You must give us enough details to allow us to easily identify the application or appeal you are making the observation on. Examples of the details we accept are: • The name of the planning authority and the planning register reference number (for example: Ballytown City Council, 23719/18), or • The An Coimisiún Pleanála case reference number (Example: ABP-300000-19). |
| You must provide us with: • your planning grounds of observation (reasons and arguments), and • any items you wish to support your grounds of observation. |
| You must pay the correct fee of €50. |
| You must make your observation on time. |