ePlan is a web standards based application providing 'Enquiry type' access to the Irish Local Authority Planning process for determining applications for Planning Permissions. It is a replication of the internal systems in use by the planning section. All information that is viewable at the office counter is now available via this online facility. The user can now search for an application, by entering specific search information, such as Name, Address or Planning reference number. The user can also select to return a list of applications that have been received, decided or a decision is due in the next 7-42 days.
The ePlan application is accessible from a link on each Local Authority website. Once activated users are presented with the screen below.
The screen is divided into three areas:-
The top area known as the Header displays details of the Local Authority that the application is being accessed from.
The menu bar contains options for navigating the site and also the quick search input. 
- Click the Help icon to display help for the active page.
The main area displayed in the center of the screen is broken down into two further areas:
| • | Navigation |
| • | Select Search Type. |
The bottom area displays the Disclaimer information.
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Navigation
The Navigation options are displayed on the left hand side of the main area. Click to select from one of the following options.
- Click to open the Search Type screen.
- Click to open the Planning applications screen.
- Click to open the Planning lists screen.
When the View Application screen View Application is opened the Navigation list expands to include the following option:-
- Click to open the Search Results screen.
Select Search Type
The main area of the screen displays the Select Search Type providing the ability to select the type of search you wish to perform from the following options.Find a Planning Application or Planning Application Lists