Welcome to the Planning Enquiry System
If this is your first time visiting this site please read the following instructions/requirements carefully before proceeding to the Planning Enquiry System.


About this Site

This online Planning Enquiry System allows you to access a copy of Cork County Council's live planning database, which is updated on a daily basis. The system allows you to search by Planning Number, Applicant Name, Location of Development and/or Application Date.


System Requirements

The Planning Enquiry System only works with Internet Explorer.

If you are using Internet Explorer Version 10 or later, you may need to turn on Compatibility View to correct any display problems (look in the browser 'Tools' menu). Other browsers are compatible with the Accessible Version of the Planning Enquiry System. The Accessible version is available here


Screen Resolution Requirements

To optimise the visibility of the maps, it is recommended that the screen resolution of your PC be set to 1024 x 768 as a minimum. The application will run on a lower resolution but the map display will not be optimised.


GIS and MapGuide Technology and Download Required

The mapping element of this system is delivered using AutoDesk MapGuide 6.5, a Web GIS (Geographical Information System) technology. The interface will allow you to interact with the map, using pan and zoom tools to view a wide range of mapping for your area of interest.

The System also includes a “Where is” tool that allows you to search for and locate particular areas of interest on the map For this functionality to be available, you will need to download and install the Free Viewer that is supplied by Autodesk. Either click on the link below to download the viewer or let the Planning Enquiry system automatically download and install it for you. This process will only need to be done once.



Terms of Use:

The mapping contained in the Planning Enquiry Application has been supplied with the permission of the Ordnance Survey Ireland. Unauthorised reproduction infringes copyright laws and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.

Development Plan Information displayed on the map was current as of February 2003. For details of any subsequent variations or amendments, please contact the Cork County Council Planning Department.

To continue and use the Planning Enquiry System click the accept button otherwise click the decline button.