Public Access
Search for and view planning applications in Northern Ireland online.
Planning Portal
This website has now closed
The information previously provided on the website is being reviewed and transferred to the nidirect or Department for Infrastructure (DfI) websites. The links below will guide you to the new locations and will be updated as further information becomes available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this transitional period.
Where to find planning information
About the NI planning system
Overview of the planning system in Northern Ireland.
Applying for planning permission
Advice on how to apply for planning permission.
Planning offices in Northern Ireland
Contact details for the councils’ planning offices and the Department for Infrastructure (DfI).
Planning Fees & Forms
Details of current planning fees and applications forms.
Planning Legislation
Existing legislation governing or relating to the planning system in Northern Ireland and proposals for new legislation.
Regional Planning Strategy & Policies
Information on the Regional Development Strategy (RDS) and the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS).
Planning Guidance Documents
Practice notes, supplementary planning guidance and design guides. Includes Conservation Area guides.
Departmental Development Plans
Development plans prepared by the former Department of the Environment (DOE). These plans are in the process of being transferred to the DfI website but are available to view on the PRONI web archive in the interim.
Regionally Significant Developments & Call‑ins
Advice on the Department’s determination of regionally significant developments and called-in applications. Includes details of applications advertised by DfI.
George Best Belfast City Airport (GBBCA)
Information on the GBBCA planning agreement modification process.
Consultees
Information and links for Consultees in relation to the online consultation system.
Planning Statistics
Reports on the volume of planning applications received and decisions issued, including geographic detail at Local Government District and Assembly Constituency levels.
Data Extracts Tool
A comprehensive suite of planning application data, backdated a maximum of 2 years.