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Local Authority charges for photocopying planning documents

A Report to the Dáil and Seanad in accordance with Section 6(7) of the Ombudsman Act 1980

The main focus of this report is on the manner in which local authorities have interpreted the phrase 'reasonable cost' in determining the fees to be charged for photocopying planning documents.

The report was laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas on 13th July - PRN 09/0128

  Local Authority charges for photocopying planning documents (pdf, 73 kb)

Introduction

Background

Survey 2007

Determining the 'Reasonable Cost'

Findings

Appendix A - Circular Letter PD 4/05

Appendix B - Survey of Local Authorities 2007 (text version)

  Appendix B - Survey of Local Authorities 2007 (pdf, 13 kb)

Appendix C - Comparison of Charges in 2004 & 2007 (Text)

  Appendix C - Comparison of changes in 2004 & 2007 (pdf, 8 kb)