Certain works on property can be carried out without the need for planning permission. These works are called “exempt development”. How do you know what is exempt and what requires planning permission? Sources of planning exemption There are two main sources of exemption from the requirement for planning permission in Irish law: Section 4 of … Read more
Attic conversions in Irish houses, especially in dormer bungalows, are commonplace up and down the country. Let’s face it: a dormer roof can be quite a large space and comes, I believe, from the French word for ‘to sleep’ (dormir). It may be a sensible use of resources and space to convert the attic to … Read more
Are you thinking about buying or selling a property in the near future? You need to be aware of something that might delay or frustrate your well made plans: planning. When you are buying or selling a property one aspect of the transaction which is of critical importance is the situation regarding compliance with planning … Read more
The first significant planning law in Ireland was the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1963. The next major piece of legislation dealing with development and planning was the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 2000 which consolidated Irish planning law by incorporating 9 planning and development acts passed since 1963. The Local Government (Planning … Read more