Apply for a Section 5 \ Section 57 \ Part V
Section 5 Declaration
Section 5 Declaration Under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) any person, on payment of the prescribed fee, may request in writing from the planning authority a declaration as to what in any particular case is or is not exempted development within the meaning of the Act. The person shall provide to the planning authority any information necessary to enable the authority to make a decision on the matter.
Please return the completed application form to planning@donegalcoco.ie
Section 5 Declaration of Exemption Application Form
Section 57 Declaration
Owners or occupiers of a Protected Structure may request a ‘declaration’ under Section 57 of the Act. The purpose of this declaration is for Planning Authorities to clarify in writing the kind of works that would or would not materially affect the character of the structure or any element of the structure which contributes to its special interest. The issuing of a declaration is a service that the Planning Authority provides at no cost to the owner or occupant of a protected structure. The Planning Authority has twelve weeks from the receipt of a request for a Section 57 to have it completed.
Please return the completed application form to planning@donegalcoco.ie
Section 57 Declaration Application Form
Part V
Under Part V of the Act, it is a requirement of planning permission for new housing developments that a certain portion of the land be reserved to meet the need for social and affordable housing.
Part V of the Act enables local authorities to achieve this strategy by requiring housing developers to enter into an agreement, with the appropriate Local Authority, to provide houses, fully or partially serviced sites, or land or an equivalent monetary contribution for the purposes of Social and Affordable Housing. It also sets out the terms of such agreements and the manner in which compensation will be decided.
Please return the completed application form to planning@donegalcoco.ie
Part V Application Form
Part V Guidelines for Developers
Part V Cost Plan Template – 20%