Neighbour Objection Advice

Neighbour objection advice in Ireland helps people who are concerned about a planning application next door. We tell you what the application means, your strongest grounds and how to lodge an observation. Planning applications next door can change light, view, value and access, and there are strict time limits for making a submission.

You can upload your folio, deeds, contract, photos or other documents through our secure link; a solicitor would then typically review everything before preparing advice. There is no hourly billing: the price is fixed for the service described. Property and land issues are usually easier and cheaper to resolve early, before a sale, mortgage or family transfer is held up. The advice is based on Irish law and practice and on the documents you provide, so the more complete your documents, the more precise the advice can be. If the advice shows that further work is needed, such as correspondence, a Land Registry application or a planning or court process, a solicitor would explain the options and any further cost before anything else is done.

What’s included

• Application intake
• Document review
• Grounds advice
• Submission strategy
• Written summary
• Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Who this is for

• Homeowners worried about an extension or development next door
• Residents concerned about a large development nearby
• Neighbours affected by overlooking or loss of light
• People considering an appeal

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then typically review the documents and prepare written advice.
4. You receive your written advice by email and, where included, a follow-up call to ask questions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does planning objection advice cost in Ireland?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Is there a time limit to object to a planning application?

Yes. Submissions must be made within a strict period after the planning authority receives the application. Act quickly.

What are good grounds for a planning objection?

Planning grounds relate to matters such as overlooking, loss of light, traffic, design and compliance with the development plan. Private disputes are not usually relevant.

For more on property, land and conveyancing, see our Property & Conveyancing in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.