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June date for draft revision to locals only rules
Galway councillor to push for removal of locals only rules in County Development Plan A long awaited update to the Department of Housing’s 2005 Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines is due to be published by the end of June, the department’s press office told Selfbuild. The guidelines restrict one-off housing in the countryside. In some zones, […] More
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in NewsHouses unaffordable because of planning restrictions, says Kerry musician
Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich’s application to build a vernacular cottage was rejected in April on the grounds that the house would be “unduly obtrusive on the landscape” and that it would extend, consolidate and set a precedent for ribbon development “of a suburban nature”. The well-known Kerry musician has fought a decade long battle to get […] More
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in NewsPlanning applications suffer coronavirus delays
Covid-19 measures are adding at least six weeks to planning decisions in ROI, writes Michael O’Keeffe of healycornelius design In ROI the Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government has introduced measures that allow planning departments to pause the progress of planning applications. This order took effect from 29th March and was due to end […] More
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in Cost 300+, Leinster, New Build, Projects, Road openings, Self-build Projects, Site assessment, Timber Frame, Two StoreyNarrow site for Wicklow new build
Securing planning permission in Co Wicklow took longer than building Luis Reis’ family home – in large part because it sits on a narrow infill site, sandwiched between two overlooking properties. In this article we cover: House size before: 179sqm Plot Size: 283sqmBER: A3Airtightness: 1.962m3/hr.sqm Costs: SIPs supplier cost approx. €350k which includes the €15k […] More
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in NewsPPS21 on way out?
New planning policies in NI could make it easier, or more difficult, for self-builders to secure planning permission in the countryside, all depending on where you live, says planning expert Mervyn McNeill. Changes to Local Development Plans and Strategy documents (LDPS) are underway in Northern Ireland, and if they take effect each one of NI’s […] More
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in NewsStruggle to get planning for log cabin in Co Kildare
Mobile homes proliferate as planning restrictions prevent log cabins from getting the green light, according to aspiring self-builder Becky Byrne. Becky Byrne has been living for seven years in a mobile home behind her parents’ house and aspires to build her own home; her partner and his child moved into the mobile home last year. […] More
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Garden shed design and construction
Whether you just want somewhere safe to keep your garden furniture, bikes or lawnmower, or if you’d like a comfortable refuge or even a home from home, a garden shed could add a whole new dimension to your life. In this article we cover: Planning permission: what restrictions are in place if you plan to […] More
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in NewsShops to be converted into homes without planning permission
ROI Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy announced plans to exempt commercial premises from seeking planning permission to convert shops from commercial to residential use, although further deliberations are necessary before the draft regulations are approved. “These draft regulations, if approved by the Oireachtas, will allow the change of use of certain vacant commercial premises such […] More
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Selfbuild guide to planning permission
Securing planning permission can be an uphill battle, here’s how it’s done and some tips on working with the planners. In this article we cover: Who needs planning permission? Those building a new house need planning permission, and those extending or who are changing the use of their house (e.g. garage converted to workshop for […] More
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in NewsNo change to locals-only rules until 2018
Locals-only rules from the 2005 Rural Housing Guidelines remain in place until further notice, the Department of Housing told Selfbuild. Locals-only rules prevent people without proven ties to the community to get planning permission on some greenfield sites, a policy that has led the EU to take legal proceedings against Ireland ten years ago. “The […] More
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in Advice, Selfbuild Q&ADo self-builders have to register as lobbyists when applying for planning permission?
Q: I’m building my own house but I understand I may have to register as a lobbyist when applying for planning permission. Is this true? A: Simply applying for planning permission, or lodging an objection to one, is not considered lobbying. However, in ROI the lobbying register website states that a communication in support of […] More
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Top 5 tips to secure planning permission
Top tips to secure planning permission whether you’re building new, extending or renovating in any of the 32 counties of Ireland. In this article we cover: 1. Read, consult and reference your local authority’s planning policy. In NI these are referred to as local development plans or area plans and in ROI county development plans […] More
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