How Much does it cost?

Oct 28, 2026

The procedure for making a retention planning application is exactly the same as for a normal planning application. Because of this, the cost of preparing a retention application is equivalent to that of an ordinary planning application.

Outlay Costs for a Retention Planning Application

The outlay costs associated with a retention application are as follows.

Planning Authority Fee

The statutory fee to the Planning Authority for a domestic extension or alteration is €102, or €2.50 per sq. metre of floor space, whichever is greater. For all other types of development, the retention fee is generally three times the normal application fee.

Ordnance Survey Maps

There is a fee payable to Tailte Éireann (formerly Ordnance Survey Ireland) for the required maps, of approximately €60.

Newspaper Notice

There is a fee to advertise the application in an approved newspaper, which can be up to €150 depending on location.

Saving You Time and Money

We use modern work processes along with the best project management software to streamline how we work. This allows us to prepare and lodge your retention application on a more efficient timeline while saving on costs, all of which we pass on to you, the client.

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At RetentionPlanning.ie, we can prepare your retention planning application and provide a Compliance Certificate on completion. Phone us now for a free, no-obligation quote.