Terms of Service

CanIBuildHere is an automated planning data screening tool. It queries publicly available spatial datasets (zoning maps, flood zones, heritage designations, planning application records, environmental data) and presents the results in plain English.

CanIBuildHere is not:

• A professional planning report or opinion
• Legal advice or a solicitor's opinion
• A planning decision or permission
• A replacement for a pre-planning consultation
• A replacement for a planner, architect, engineer, or solicitor
• A Section 5 declaration or referral
• A guarantee that planning permission will be granted or refused

When you purchase a report (currently €29), you are buying access to an automated data screening for one location and one proposed project type. The report aggregates publicly available planning data and presents it in a readable format.

The report is generated from public datasets including local authority development plans, national spatial data (NPWS, GSI, OPW), planning application records, and OpenStreetMap. Data coverage varies by county and may not be complete for all areas.

CanIBuildHere does not provide professional planning, legal, architectural, engineering, or surveying advice. The information presented is for early-stage screening purposes only. You should always consult qualified professionals before making decisions about property purchases, planning applications, or construction projects.

CanIBuildHere uses publicly available data which may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. We do not guarantee:

• That all relevant planning constraints have been identified
• That the data is current or reflects recent plan variations
• That zoning or constraint boundaries are drawn with survey-grade accuracy
• That nearby planning application records are complete
• That the report covers every factor a planning authority would consider

Coverage and data quality vary by local authority area. Some counties have more complete spatial data than others.

To the maximum extent permitted by Irish law, our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the service is limited to the amount you paid for the report (currently €29).

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including but not limited to: loss of property value, failed planning applications, wasted professional fees, or decisions made in reliance on the report.

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 (Ireland), your report is digital content. By proceeding to payment and accepting these terms, you acknowledge that:

• The report is generated and delivered immediately after payment
• You consent to immediate delivery of the digital content
• You acknowledge that you lose your right of withdrawal once the digital content has been delivered

If the report cannot be generated due to a technical error on our side, you will receive a full refund.

You agree not to:

• Use CanIBuildHere for bulk data harvesting or scraping
• Redistribute reports commercially without permission
• Misrepresent a report as professional planning advice
• Use the service to contact or harass property owners
• Circumvent rate limiting or access controls

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

If you have questions about these terms, contact us at hello@canibuildhere.ie