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in NewsPlanners ‘inconsistent’ in granting permission, says RIAI
Planners are inconsistent with some applicants waiting months for pre-planning meetings, says the architect’s lobby group in Ireland. In this article we cover: The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has published a report blaming ‘lengthy timelines and complex administrative processes’ for delays in the delivery of new homes. The RIAI Housing Timeline Report, published […] More
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in Advice, Cost savers, Cost SeriesPassive house costings
Passive house examples: cost breakdown In this day and age anyone building or extending knows that a high level of insulation and airtightness have become practically mandatory. So we thought we’d break down the costs of two very low energy projects to show you just how much price variation there can be! In ROI, […] More
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in NewsIs building your home in the countryside a selfish act?
Government policy has allowed selfish lifestyles to flourish, and in many cases encouraged them, ex-Finance official John Moran told the MacGill Summer School 2017. ROI lacks a clear vision for the future, he said, especially in terms of public transport. “We have no sense of where we are going in 40 to 50 years’ time.” The […] More
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in NewsROI ‘locals only’ planning rules on the way out
Sligo’s County Development Plan is being revised to remove ‘locals only’ planning rules, SelfBuild has learned, with counties Galway and Kerry considering similar moves 2018 / 2019 Timeline available here UPDATE 30 MARCH 2017: A spokesperson for the Department of Housing confirmed to SelfBuild changes to the rules at a ministerial level were underway: “The […] More
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The accidental self-builder
Building on a sloping site is difficult enough, which is why losing your main contractor midway through the project probably would send most people running to find a new one. Instead, Robin Wilson saw this as his opportunity to take the reins of the build and finish it off himself. In this article we cover: […] More