An Bord Pleanála is the Irish Planning Appeals board. Their mission statement is “To play our part as an independent body in ensuring that physical development and major infrastructure projects in Ireland respect the principles of sustainable development and are planned in an efficient, fair and open manner.” http://www.pleanala.ie

http://www.planningmatters.ie/

A great on line resource to help you in engaging skilfully with the formal planning system.

www.heritageCouncil.ie  Proposes policies and priorities for the identification, protection, preservation and enhancement of the national heritage. It promotes education, knowledge and enjoyment of our heritage.

http://www.irishplanninginstitute.ie/

The IPI works with both its members and other stakeholders in the planning profession to promote and improve the quality of planning, to represent the views of the planning profession and to contribute to environmental awareness in the wider community.

http://www.antaisce.org/

The National Trust for Ireland.

http://www.heritageknowhow.ie/

This Toolkit  is designed to give practical advice and assistance to all persons interested to find out about practical conservation in the community, from how to run an event, how to plant trees, to guidance on how to contribute to your local development plans