DrivewayPermission.ie
Get Planning Permission for Your Driveway - Done For You.
We assess your property, prepare all required drawings and notices, and submit your planning application - quickly, clearly, and with a high chance of approval.
Fixed fee. No hassle. No guesswork.
Get a quick assessment & quote.
How It Works
1. Get a Free Quote
Fill out our quick contact form with your property address. We'll review your situation and send you a quote within a few hours—no obligation.
2. We Handle Everything
Once you're happy to proceed, we carry out a measured site survey, prepare all planning drawings, complete the application forms, arrange the newspaper notice, and lodge the full application to your Local Authority on your behalf.
3. Permission Granted
We manage the entire process through to decision, including responding to any Further Information requests from the Planning Authority. Most straightforward applications receive a decision within 8 weeks with a Grant 5 weeks after that.
When do I need permission?
Planning permission is always required in Ireland to create a new vehicular entrance at a property.
Do I need planning permission to widen an existing entrance?
Yes.
How do I know if I can get planning permission?
The answer to this is difficult to define and largely subject to the context of the particular street.
If there are a number of permissions granted for similar developments in the area, then there is a good chance that the Planning Authority will similarly grant permission for a driveway entrance.
However, localities that are in architectural conservation areas might not be suitable for new vehicular entrances.
We can offer a free opinion on the probability of obtaining permission before going to the effort of applying.
What We Do?
- Feasibility check on your property
- Planning drawings prepared to council standards
- Site notice and newspaper notice
- Full planning application compiled and submitted
- Ongoing support during the decision process.
You don't need to deal with the council - we take care of it.
How long does it take?
It takes us about 3 days to prepare and lodge an application.
Once lodged the planning timelines are as follows:
- lodge application
- receive initial decision 8 weeks after lodging
- receive final decision c. 13 weeks after lodging (assuming no objections).
What is footpath dishing and how do I arrange for its installation?
Footpath dishing is when the footpath is altered (sloped) to allow a vehicle to cross into a property.
The process varies depending on which Local Authority the site lies under.
The Planning Authority will only permit the work after planning permission has been granted.
Why Choose US
- 17+ years architectural experience.
- RIAI Registered Architects
- Specialist in driveway and vehicular entrance/widening applications
- Based in Dublin, working with council across Dublin
- Professional indemnity insured.
Recent Examples
- Castlerosse Crescent: approved to 4m
- Kinvara Road: retention approved
- Brookwood Avenue: widening approved
- Collins Avenue East: approved
How much does it cost?
Starts from €795+VAT.
Each application also has the following fixed expenses:
- €34 planning fee, or €102 for retention.
- €59 Ordnance Survey Ireland map fee.
- €172 for a newspaper notice.
How to start?
Fill out the contact form with your property address, email address, name, and number, and we will then send you a quote within a few hours and the application ready within a few days.
