Have started thinking about building a house recently. My mother has an 1.5 acres approx she told me I could build on so thats the site sorted, but I am unsure of the whole planning application process. I live in Kildare & the land is in Roscommon, so firstly whats the realistic chances I will get planning permission? If I do get planning permission what are the costs associated with this. I have the building costs sorted but I just want to ensure the planning process doesnt have any nasty financial surprises.