Galway Bay fm newsroom - The County Council is to provide guidelines on its website shortly for residents or businesses who wish to submit planning applications.
The council says it currently takes 2 months to get a pre-planning meeting with county planners.
The aim of pre-planning meetings is to allow applicants to work through any difficulties they may face when submitting an application, and to ensure they have all the relevant documentation.
The council says it's working to improve waiting times for pre-planning meetings, but in the meantine, guidelines will be published on its website for potential applicants.
