Question: What happens if I build a house without planning permission?

If you build without planning permission, you may not be breaking any rules. However, if there is a planning breach, you may have to submit a retrospective application or even appeal against an enforcement notice.

Is it a crime to build without planning permission?

Other than in the case of unauthorised display of advertisements or works to listed buildings, carrying out building works or a change of use without the necessary planning permission is not a criminal act and, initially, not subject to penalties such as fines or imprisonment.

How long can you build without planning permission?

a condition or limitation on planning permission has not been complied with for more than 10 years. the building was completed more than 4 years ago, and has been used as a dwelling for more than 4 years.

What can you legally build without planning permission?

You can build a garage or outbuilding on your property without planning permission as long as it’s of a reasonable size – no higher than 4 metres. Do bear in mind though that outbuildings cannot take up more than half of the land around the original property.

What can I do if my Neighbour builds without planning permission?

If you built property or developed a site without planning permission, the council may ask you to apply retrospectively. If the council considers the development an unacceptable breach of planning control, they may take enforcement action. Depending on the type of breach, the council may serve: an enforcement notice.

What is the 10 year rule in planning permission?

‘THE 10 YEAR RULE’ applies to a Change of Use to land and buildings which must have existed in excess of 10 years before it can be protected from enforcement action. Therefore you may have a perfectly adequate building but no lawful use for it.

What is the 45 degree rule?

The 45-degree rule is a common guideline used by local planning authorities to determine the impact from a housing development proposal on sunlight and daylight to the neighbouring properties. If you’re thinking of a home extension or a change to your home, and need some advice, get in touch!

What is the 7 year planning rule?

The so called “7 Year Rule” derives from Section 157(4) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 which says that the local authority may not serve an enforcement notice or take proceedings for an unauthorised development after 7 years have commenced since the unauthorised development commenced.

Do you need building regs after 10 years?

Despite the fact that there is no time limit on the local authority’s right to apply for an injunction, it is generally accepted that if 10 years or more have passed since the work was carried out then there is no serious risk of action fro breach of building regulations being taken.

Can my Neighbour build an extension up to my boundary?

In general, your neighbour only has the right to build up to the boundary line (line of junction) between the two properties but there are circumstances when they can legitimately build on your land. You can give consent for them to build a new party wall and foundations on your land.

Can Neighbours block planning?

In summary, your neighbour can have no influence on the development with regards to planning permission, as planning permission is not required. The exception to this would be if you are planning to take advantage of the Larger Home Extension Scheme under permitted development, which has its own particular process.

Can a Neighbour object to permitted development?

Can neighbours stop permitted development? Property under permitted development does not require planning permission, meaning the public, and neighbours, typically cannot object to the development.

Do you have to notify Neighbours permission for extension?

If you are making a larger householder extension application, you are required to notify your neighbours and will need to confirm you have done so on the application. For other applications, we recommend you discuss even the simplest household proposals with your neighbours.