Accommodation for International Protection Applicants

Planning and Development (Exempted Development (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 376/2023

the new Planning and Development (Exempted Development)(No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.IE. 376/2023) extends the exemption provided by S.I. 605 of 2022, from 31 December 2024 to 31 December 2028.

These regulations permit the change of use of certain structures for the purpose of providing the necessary facilities for international protection applicants.  Detals are available in Circular PL 09-2023 and SI 376 of 2023 below.  

Notification Requirement

A planning authority must be notified in writing of the details of the development prior to commencement of the proposed change of use.  

Notification Form can be found below, and must be sent to:

Wicklow County Council

Planning Department

Station Road

County Buildings

Wicklow Town

Or can be emailed to: plandev@wicklowcoco.ie