Quick Answer: How much can I build without planning permission in Ireland?

Generally, you will not need planning permission for: Building an extension to the rear of the house which does not increase the original floor area of the house by more than 40 square metres and is not higher than the house.

What can you build without planning permission?

23 Projects You Can Do Without Planning Permission

• Interior renovations. …
• Single-storey extensions. …
• Build a conservatory without planning permission. …
• Erect a multi-storey extensions. …
• Repair, replace or add windows. …
• Loft conversion. …
• Replace roof. …
• Install rooflights.

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!

Do you need planning permission after 10 years?

If you want to be certain that the existing use of a building is lawful for planning purposes, or that your proposed development does not require planning permission, you can apply for a Lawful Development Certificate. … a condition or limitation on planning permission has not been complied with for more than 10 years.

How close can I build to my Neighbours boundary Ireland?

any extension above ground floor level is at least 2 metres from any boundary; any extension does not exceed the height of the house; any extension does not reduce the area of private open space, reserved for the occupants of the house to less than 25 square metres.

Can I put a residential log cabin in my garden?

Log cabins are classed as ‘permitted developments’ which means that they should not need planning permission, subject to the conditions below: … The log cabin, and other garden buildings, cannot take up more than half of the land around the house. The log cabin should not be used as self-contained accommodation.

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.

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 happens if you build 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.

What size extension does not need planning?

The maximum height of a single-storey rear extension should be four metres to avoid having to get planning permission for an extension. Extensions of more than one storey must not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than three metres.

What is the 10 year rule in planning?

‘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.