Preplanning

How Do I Arrange a Pre-Planning Consultation?

The planning process can be complex, particularly if you are unfamiliar with it.  
Pre-planning meetings give applicants an opportunity to seek advice on their proposed development.

If you or your architect want to speak to a planner before making a planning application you can request a pre-planning consultation.  In relation to small-scale developments, this advice may be given via a telephone call, correspondence or email. It is not always necessary to hold a pre-planning meeting.

It is advisable prior to making a pre-planning application, to consult the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019, which may contain much of the relevant planning information needed for your proposed development. 

The applicant must be the owner of the site or have permission in writing from the owner of the site to pursue pre-planning advice.

Wexford County Council do not conduct pre-auction consultations.  Prospective purchasers should consult the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019, and are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.  

You are advised that the scheduling of a pre-planning meeting is subject to staff availability and meeting scheduling.

Requests can be made using the online form , by post or by email to preplanning@wexfordcoco.ie and must include the following documentation:

•    The Pre-Planning Form. Click here.
•    A site location map.  The site must be clearly identifiable & outlined in red.

For large scale residential/commercial developments
•    A clear and detailed description of proposed development/nature of enquiry and any additional supporting information as necessary including site layout map, sketches or preliminary drawings.
•    Confirmation from Irish Water of the feasibility of Providing Public Water/Wastewater Services and Availability of capacity.

Please Note: Where an applicant has received a decision to refuse planning permission on a site, proposals to overcome the reasons for refusal must be submitted with the pre planning request.
 

Preplanning

Monday, November 21, 2016 - 13:15
Monday, 21st November 2016

The Planning Department encourages enquiries from developers, architects and members of the public who are preparing a development proposal.  A pre-planning application consultation can be arranged with the Planning staff.  There is no charge for this service.

You can apply for a meeting by downloading and filling out the pre-planning application form and sending it to the Planning Department.

If you need assistance please call the Customer Service Unit 053 9196101. A meeting will be arranged shortly after and is normally held at the Planning Department in County Hall, Carricklawn.

The carrying out of such consultations shall not prejudice the performance by a Planning Authority of any other of its functions under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, and cannot be relied upon in the formal Planning process or in legal proceeding.