Typically, Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) require a span of 8 to 13 weeks to finalize planning decisions. The specific timeframe varies based on the nature of the development application:
Major Development Applications:
A maximum of 13 weeks is allocated for processing applications related to major development projects.
Technical Details Consent and Public Service Infrastructure Development Applications (from 01/08/2021 onward):
Applications for technical details consent and public service infrastructure development submitted after August 1, 2021, are typically processed within a timeframe of 10 weeks.
Other Types of Development:
For all other types of development, the standard processing period is set at 8 weeks, unless the application falls under the scope of an Environmental Impact Assessment. In such cases, a longer 16-week timeframe is stipulated for a comprehensive review.
These timelines provide a general overview of the expected duration for the planning decision process, allowing applicants to anticipate the timeframe relevant to their specific development category.