View or Request to View Historical Planning Files

View or Request to View Historical Planning Files

Planning Search

What is a Planning Reference Number Search Request?
Planning Reference/Number search requests are used when you do not have the planning reference number(s) but want to view the files or obtain the planning reference numbers pertaining to a particular site location. You can request that a planning search be carried out. 

There are 4 Search Types:
1. Full Planning Search - To identify any Planning Application Reference Numbers, any Unauthorised Development Reference numbers, or to identify SAC/SPA & HSA’s and Zoning of land. (Usually requested by banks\solicitors when purchasing a property).
2. Enforcement Register Search - To identify any Unauthorised Development - Reference numbers ONLY associated within the site outlined.
3. Map Register Search - To identify any Planning Application Reference numbers ONLY associated within the site outlined on the map. Used when the Planning Application applicant’s names are not known. 
4. Index Card Search – Typically used where the name of the original applicant has been provided.

To request a Planning Search
Complete the application form and email to planning@donegalcoco.ie

File Retrieval \ Planning Search Application Form

Please note that Land Registry type maps are insufficient to enable a search to be carried out.

Fees Associated

File Retrieval

What is a File Retrieval Request?

File retrieval requests are used when you have the planning reference number(s), and you wish to view the file(s) or obtain copies of drawings or copy of the Planning Permission Final Grant. 

Did you know you can also search and view planning applications online using the following link: https://www.eplanning.ie/DonegalCC/SearchTypes

Note:  Files from the year 2004 (May) onwards are online and are available for you to print. A selection of pre 2004 (May) may also be available online.
Note: The Planning Department do not hold any records on Local Authority estates or S.I. houses, please redirect your query to housingcapital@donegalcoco.ie

To request a File Retrieval?
Complete the application form and email to planning@donegalcoco.ie

File Retrieval \ Planning Search Application Form

Fees Associated

Example 1: If you want to view/retrieve a 1985 file - The fee is €30 for the file retrieval. 
Example 2: If you want to view/retrieve or get a copy of the planning permission for a 1985 file - The fee is €45 (€30 for the file retrieval for viewing and €15 for the copy of the planning permission).

Copies of Planning Files

To request a copy of documents from a Planning File
Please complete the application form and email to planning@donegalcoco.ie

File Retrieval \ Planning Search Application Form

NOTE: If you are not the original applicant or the agent who prepared the plans and the file pre –dates 11/3/2002, you will need a letter from the original applicant, or an agent/solicitor confirming that you are the owner of the property in question before any drawing plans can be released to you. 
Land folio details are also accepted to prove ownership.

Fees Associated

Example 1: If you want to get a copy of the grant of planning permission for a file and copy of two AO sized drawings: The fee is €27 (€15 for the copy of the planning permission & €12 for the drawings).