Official form guide
Form 35A - Notice of Motion - Planning and Development Act, 2000
This form is a formal Notice of Motion under the Planning and Development Act, 2000. You use it when you need the Courts Service of Ireland to formally initiate or notify action regarding a planning application or development issue.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 35A - Notice of Motion - Planning and Development Act, 2000
This form is a formal Notice of Motion under the Planning and Development Act, 2000. You use it when you need the Courts Service of Ireland to formally initiate or notify action regarding a planning application or development issue.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you cite the correct Planning Application Reference Number.
- 2Failing to specify the exact Motion (e.g., appeal, review).
- 3Incorrectly listing the Planning Authority involved.
- 4Missing the relevant application reference number.
- 5Not signing or dating the form before submission.
Plain English
Think of this as telling the courts: 'We want to start an official process about this building/land!' It signals that something needs a formal court-level decision related to local planning rules in Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is dictated by the circumstances of your planning case. Always check if there is a strict timeframe attached to the motion itself.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need to officially tell the courts that you are taking action regarding a planning application or development issue.
- Use this when initiating a new legal step related to planning, not just responding to one.
- It is required for formal notification under the Planning and Development Act, 2000.
- This form signals your intent to move forward with a specific planning dispute in court.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Responding to an existing notice
If you are answering someone else's motion, not starting yours.
✓ Check the title of the document you received.
General planning appeal notification
If the issue is purely administrative and doesn't require a formal 'motion'.
✓ See if a simpler notification form exists.
Notice to discontinue/withdraw
When you want to stop or pull back an action already filed.
✓ Confirm the specific status of your case.
Planning permission application itself
If you are just submitting the initial request for planning consent.
✓ Look for a primary 'Application' form.
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is dictated by the circumstances of your planning case. Always check if there is a strict timeframe attached to the motion itself.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of Form 35A must be fully completed (no blank fields unless explicitly allowed).
- 2Attach copies of relevant planning documents (e.g., the application itself, decision letters).
- 3Ensure you have clearly identified which part of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 is being invoked.
- 4Sign and date the form where required by the Courts Service.
- 5Include a clear cover letter referencing Form 35A.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form 35A accurately.
- 2Gather all supporting evidence related to your planning issue.
- 3Submit the form and attachments to the relevant Courts Service office (or via their designated portal).
- 4Pay any required filing fee at the time of submission, if applicable.
- 5Ensure you receive a stamped or digital acknowledgement receipt.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not determine the outcome; it only notifies the court of your intended action.
- 2The specific rules for *how* this notice is served (e.g., personal service vs. registered post) are not confirmed in official source.
- 3It assumes the issue falls strictly under the Planning and Development Act, 2000 scope.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Whether electronic submission via a specific portal replaces physical filing entirely.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the exact date/revision number printed on Form 35A.
- Check if there have been any changes to required supporting documentation lists.
- Confirm the specific section headings match current court filing standards.
- Ensure all contact details for the parties are up-to-date with today's information.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 35A
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Planning and Development Act, 2000
- SRCPurpose: Formal Notice of Motion filing.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific fee structure for the current fiscal year.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Notice of Motion' with a simple letter: A Notice of Motion is a formal request that demands a specific action from the court.
Not knowing *who* needs to be notified: Ensure you name all affected parties correctly (e.g., local authority, developers).
Mixing up the Act year: Always confirm it is 'Planning and Development Act, 2000' and not a related piece of legislation.
Assuming the application is automatically heard: Filing this form does not mean the case is instantly scheduled; you must track the hearing date.
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