Planning Application Websites
planningapplication.ie is a purpose-built web application for easy and intuitive publication of planning application websites.
It makes the process of preparing and launching a planning application website as frictionless as possible for the client/applicant by solving the main problems and bottlenecks that are typical with conventional processes.
The platform is currently used by those wishing to lodge applications to An Bord Pleanála for LRD & SID applications.
We welcome any feedback and input from government employees, planning consultants, institutions/bodies, property developers, or any other interested parties as to how we can improve and expand the platform. Please contact us via [email protected].
Will we have support?
The platform creates a centralised project environment for your application. Our dedicated Dublin and Cork-based teams then immediately start to build your website.
Why is planningapplication.ie better than hiring a web design company?
Planningapplication.ie is purpose built specifically for your needs, and to ensure that your deadlines are met. Working with non-specific website agencies requires teams of designers, content builders to complete the work, meaning you are dependant on multiple teams to complete the work.
planningapplication.ie negates this dependency completely, once the final file has been uploaded, and you’ve approved the final version, the website can be live within seconds.
Timelines and time input requirements
Our platform provides the quickest & easiest way to produce a planning application website.
If you require a custom website domain, we advise allowing 3 business days for processing.
Once the domain has been processed and files uploaded to our team, the website will be ready for client approval in minutes.
As such, a website can be produced within 3 business days, or much quicker if you already have the domain registered.
Note: We do recommend allowing a bit of time to review once you’re done, before we publish your website.
Can we make changes to documents or categories after upload?
Yes, all document entries and their respective categories and files can be updated at any stage. The website will automatically regenerate to reflect the changes.
How does the going live process work?
Your project can be toggled between two modes: private and public. Once we have uploaded all of your documentation and are ready to publish, you then complete your final reviews and checks. Upon receiving your sign off via email, we simply change the status from private to public and your website is now live.
Public access and the usage of web addresses
Projects will have a dedicated web domain for easy access and recognition. Our team will register and process the domain for you as part of the project.
Every project also comes with an instant web-address (e.g “planningapplication.ie/example”)
Security & performance
How reliable will my planning application website be?
We use the latest technologies to ensure that your website is fast, reliable and that your documents are always publicly available once published. Due to the nature of the internet, no website (not even Facebook) can guarantee 100% uptime. To get as close to that as possible, we follow all best practices. Our cutting edge cloud servers, provided by Ireland-based Amazon Web Servers along with Cloudflare DNS technology provide the most consistent website experience available.
Will our website work on all browsers and mobile devices?
Your website is fully tested on all the latest browsers including: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and IE11. We use a mobile-first CSS framework along with high quality image compression and optimisation to deliver sharp websites to screens of all sizes.
How fast will my website be?
Our websites are completely optimised and lightning fast so that load times are minimised and content appears on screen quickly, even on weak mobile 3G signals. All pages, images and documents are hosted on secure Irish-based cloud-farms that utilise cutting edge server technologies via AWS.
What security measures are undertaken?
We employ the latest technologies and methodologies to protect your website against hacking and DDoS attacks. Our system is custom built on modern web development frameworks that are rigorously tested. Every website comes with it's own firewall and DDoS protection by default.
The most common security issues for websites is the exploitation of software vulnerabilities in CMS (Content Management System) software. Our platform does not use out of the box CMS software and therefore very much limits the exposure to scripts and malware.
With Cloudflare deployment, your website will benefit from anti-DDoS attack protection, as well as faster content delivery through the Cloudflare CDN (Content Delivery Network).
Cloudflare’s network capacity is 15x bigger than the largest DDoS attack ever recorded. With 30 Tbps of capacity, it can handle any modern distributed attack, including those targeting DNS infrastructure.
You can read more about Cloudflare DDOS protection here.
Is SSL included?
Yes. We install Lets Encrypt SSL certifications on every one of our websites to ensure your visitors have a secure connection to your planning application website and documents.
Future updates and expansion
We have a range of feature improvements in mind to make it even more convenient for users.
The platform is currently utilised for LRD & SID applications but is ready to cater for a wider range of applications also.
If you would like to discuss the platform or provide feedback, please get in touch via [email protected].