LRD applications are made directly to the Local Authority. The Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Act 2021 came into effect as of 17th December 2021, which is the commencement date for dealing with LRD applications. New Regulations and Fee Structures also came into effect on 17th December 2021.
Large-scale Residential Development or LRD applications are applications made to Local Authority for:
- the development of 100 or more houses,
- the development of student accommodation that includes 200 or more bed spaces,
- both the development of 100 or more houses and of student accommodation, or
- both the development of student accommodation that includes 200 or more bed spaces and of houses.
LRD applications are restricted to residential zoned lands and do not apply to lands designated as Strategic Development Zones. Any other uses proposed within the development are required to be compliant with the Land Use zoning objectives designated by the Development Plan. Non-residential developments proposed within an LRD application is restricted to 30% of the total floor area.
4 Stage Process
The LRD application process generally consist of 4 stages:
- Pre-application Section 247 consultation
- LRD meeting with Planning Authority
- LRD Opinion
- Submission of LRD application
Scale of Fees
| Class of Development | Amount of Fee | Amount of Fee for Retention Permission |
|---|---|---|
| The provision of a large-scale residential development | ||
| (a) Pre-Application Consultation | €1,500 | |
| (b) Basic fee structure: Each Housing Unit Note: In respect of an application comprising student accommodation, or shared accommodation the above structure range and fee per unit should be applied on the pro rata basis of the fee for 1 housing unit = the fee for 2 bed spaces of student accommodation or shared accommodation. |
€130 per housing unit | €390 per housing unit |
| (c) Fee Structure for other uses on the land, the zoning of which facilitates such use: per square metre of gross floor space to a maximum of 30% of floor space of the entire development. | €7.20 per square metre to a maximum of €32,400 | €15 per square metre to a maximum of €65,000 |
| (d) Submission of an EIS/NIS Fee Structure: | ||
| Submission of EIS | €10,000 | €10,000 |
| Submission of NIS | €10,000 | €10,000 |
Please note: The maximum fee payable to a planning authority by an applicant in respect of an application for permission for a large scale residential development is €80,000.