AF1

AF1 form Ireland: client notification checklist.

AF1 is part of the construction notification and duty-holder paperwork. Treat it as a client-side record that sits with PSDP/PSCS appointments and project safety coordination evidence.

Official source

This PlanningBrief page is a practical guide. Verify the current legal and procedural position with the official source before acting.

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Quick facts

AF1 Form Ireland Guide

ItemPlanningBrief note
Who caresClients, PSDP, PSCS, project managers and safety consultants.
Use withAppointment records, preliminary safety and health plan, design-risk information and project particulars.
Common mistakeLeaving notification and appointments until the project is already moving.
PlanningBrief signalLarge planning grants, multi-unit schemes and public jobs create AF1/AF2 search demand.

Before filling

  • Confirm client details
  • Confirm project location
  • Confirm duty-holder appointments
  • Gather project description and programme
  • Keep copies of submission evidence

Related records

  • PSDP appointment
  • PSCS appointment
  • Design risk register
  • Preliminary safety plan

Plain-English workflow

How to approach it

  1. 1Confirm whether notification is required
  2. 2Gather project and client details
  3. 3Record duty-holder appointments
  4. 4Submit through the official route
  5. 5Keep a copy in the project file

Download status

Template file in preparation

The page is live now for search and internal linking. The downloadable DOCX/PDF will be wired behind the email gate when the file is supplied.

Internal links

Related PlanningBrief pages

AF2 form Safety Statement Commencement Notice RAMS