Planning application fee calculator
Pick your project and see the council fee straight away. These fees are set nationally, so the answer is the same in every council.
What are you applying for?
Your planning fee
Class 2, works to an existing house
A flat €34, whatever the size.
The legal maximum applies to this fee.
What the fee does not include
A minimum fee of €34 applies to every application. The most you can pay is €38,000, or €125,000 for retention. Large residential developments and applications that need an environmental report have their own fees, so ask the council.
Planning application fees in Ireland
The fee scale from Schedule 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended.
| Project | Permission | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| A house, per house | €65 | €195, or €2.50 per square metre if greater |
| Extension, alteration or conversion of an existing house | €34 | €102, or €2.50 per square metre if greater |
| Shed, garage or garden room for a house | €34 | €102, or €2.50 per square metre if greater |
| Farm building | €80, or €1 per square metre over 200, whichever is greater (most you pay: €300) | €240, or €3 per square metre over 200 (most: €900) |
| Shop, office or other building | €80 per building, or €3.60 per square metre, whichever is greater | €240 per building, or €10.80 per square metre |
| Advertising sign | €80, or €20 per square metre of sign | €240, or €60 per square metre |
| Other development | €80, or €10 for each 0.1 hectare of site | €240, or €30 for each 0.1 hectare |
Planning fee questions
How much does a planning application cost in Ireland?
The council fee depends on what you are building. A house extension, attic or garage conversion costs €34. A new house costs €65. A shop, office or other building costs the greater of €80 or €3.60 for each square metre of floor space. You also pay for drawings and notices, which are separate.
Is the planning fee the same in every council?
Yes. Application fees are set nationally in Schedule 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, so a house extension costs €34 in Dublin, Cork, Galway and everywhere else. Councils do charge development contributions, but those are separate and are set by each council.
How much is the planning fee for a house extension?
A flat €34 for permission, whatever the size. This also covers an attic conversion, a garage conversion and other works to an existing house, as well as sheds and garden rooms for the use of the house.
How much is the fee for a retention application?
Retention fees are higher. For works to an existing house, you pay the greater of €102 or €2.50 for each square metre of floor space. For a house, it is the greater of €195 or €2.50 for each square metre.
When do I pay the planning application fee?
You pay when you lodge the application. An application without the correct fee is invalid, and the council will send it back.
Do I pay a fee for a pre-planning meeting?
Councils do not usually charge for a standard pre-planning consultation. Check with your council, because large developments can have their own pre-application fees.
Fees from Schedule 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended to 2025. This calculator is a guide, not legal advice. Fees can change, so confirm the amount with your council before you lodge. Checked October 2026.