Ask a solicitor: Planning was refused for my home. Can I take a judicial review?

Understand judicial review, its strict time limits, and if it's the right legal path to challenge unfair local authority decisions.

judicial review is governed by the Planning and Development Acts and is subject to stricter rules than general judicial review proceedings.

Dear Karen

I recently applied for planning permission to build a dwelling on family lands, but the application was refused by the local authority. I believe that the decision was unfair and that the process may not have been carried out properly.