Large Scale Residential Developments
LRD is a new application process introduced to replace the Strategic Housing Development (SHD) application process.
This restores the two-stage planning process, with decision making for LRD applications returning to the local planning authority in the first instance, with the subsequent right of appeal to An Bord Pleanála.
Large-scale Residential Development means:
- the development of 100 or more houses, or
- the development of student accommodation that includes 200 or more bed spaces; or
- a combination of (a) and (b) where the threshold is met for either element and subject to the LRD floor space comprising the houses and/or student accommodation of the buildings being at least 70% of the total LRD floor space. The remaining 30% of the LRD floor space may be attributed to other uses.
LRD can only be applied for on land zoned to facilitate the uses proposed in the application. Lands located within a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) cannot be included in an LRD planning application.
The application procedures for an LRD planning application differ from a standard planning application. Find out about the application procedures in the Large-scale Residential Development planning leaflet. For information on standard planning applications please see Planning Leaflet 3 – "A Guide to Planning Permission".
The circular below outlines the process which applies to LRD applications
For further information, please email planoff@clarecoco.ie
Complete the P22 application form below for all LRD Section 247 pre-planning requests and Section 32B Opinion meeting requests.
Complete the P24 application form below for all planning applications related to Large-scale Residential Development (LRD).
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