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Planning Licences

Temporary Signage

A licence to erect/construct/place and maintain a sign(s), appliance(s) or structure(s) on/under/over/along a public road is required under Section 254 of The Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. A completed Application Form  is to be submitted to the Planning Department along with the relevant documents which are:

  • A Site Location Map – 1:2500 scale
  • Site Layout Map showing the locations of the proposed sign(s)/ appliances(s)/ structure(s) and pole for each sign/appliance
  • Drawing to scale of proposed sign(s)/appliances(s)/ structures(s).
  • Colour scheme of proposed sign(s)/ appliances(s)/ structures(s).
  • In relation to advertising signs (Finger-Post), these signs shall be in accordance with Bord Fáilte specification.

Application form for licensing of Signs, Appliances, Structures under Section 254 can be found here.

Tables and Chairs Licence

A licence to erect/construct/place and maintain Tables and Chairs on Public Footpath is required under Section 254 of The Planning and Development Act 2000. A completed form is to be submitted to the Planning Department along with the following documents:

  • A Site Location Map – 1:2500 scale
  • Site Layout Map showing the locations of the proposed sign(s)/ appliances(s)/ structure(s) and pole for each sign/appliance
  • Drawing to scale of proposed sign(s)/appliances(s)/ structures(s).
  • Colour scheme of proposed sign(s)/ appliances(s)/ structures(s).
  • In relation to advertising signs (Finger-Post), these signs shall be in accordance with Bord Fáilte specification.

Application form for licensing of Tables and Chairs under Section 254 can be found here.

Scaffolding/Hoarding Licences

A licence to erect/construct/place Scaffolding and/or Hoarding is required under Section 254 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000. Application form is to be submitted to the Planning Department along with the following relevant documents:

  • A Site Location Map – 1:2500 scale
  • Site Layout Map showing the locations of the proposed sign(s)/ appliances(s)/ structure(s) and pole for each sign/appliance
  • Drawing to scale of proposed sign(s)/appliances(s)/ structures(s).
  • Colour scheme of proposed sign(s)/ appliances(s)/ structures(s).
  • In relation to advertising signs (Finger-Post), these signs shall be in accordance with Bord Fáilte specification.
  • Insurance Certificate with Public Liability cover of €6.4 million for any one claim and indemnifying Offaly County Council

Application form for licensing of Scaffolding and/or Hoarding can be found here.

Other Licences

Finger Post Application Form
Telecommunications
CCTV