Planning

As a statutory body, it is the responsibility of Geological Survey Ireland to respond to calls for information and comments on Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA), Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR), Planning Applications, and County Development Plans, particularly in relation to roads, wind and solar farms, and quarries, or if a potential development would adversely affect a site of geological importance or groundwater source. We have developed guidelines for local authorities and consultants for the planning of relevant developments.

IGI guidelines on EIAR

GSI/ICF Quarry Guidelines

Geological Heritage Guidelines for the Extractive Industry

NRA Geology in Road Construction

IGI guidelines on EIAR
GSI/ICF Quarry Guidelines
NRA Geology in Road Construction

Consultation

Our Input

Planning consultations are coordinated by the Geoheritage Programme at the Geological Survey Ireland. Please contact us for further information. Planning documents for our consideration may be sent directly to us or to the Corporate Support Unit of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.

Data & Maps

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Guidelines

GSI focus on development impacts on ground and subsurface related features. All developments of this nature are of interest to us but we mainly deal with roads, wind and solar farms, quarries, any development on or close to a County Geological SIte. The following guidlines may be of use when preparing planning documents.