Can I build an extension to the side of my house?

No. Not  an exempted development. However an existing garage to the side may be converted (see Section 6).

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Can I build walls around my house without planning permission?

Yes, subject to: 

  • Not more than 2m high to the rear.
  • Not more than 1.2 metres to the front or forward of the front of the house.

    (Page 157, Class 5).

    NB: Metal palisade or other security fencing is not exempt.

 

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Can I convert 2 or more dwelling to use as a single dwelling without permission?

Yes.  But only if the structure was previously used as a single dwelling. e.g. a house which was used as a single dwelling when built, later converted to flats can convert back to single dwelling use under this exemption.

Can I convert my garage to living accommodation without permission?

Yes.  Subject to the provisions of Part 1 of the 2nd Schedule to the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 N.B. Garage must be attached to the dwelling.

(Page 156 - 157).

Can I cover my entire back garden with an extension of 40sqm?

No.
The extension shall not reduce the "Private Open Space" of the back garden to less than 25 sq. m. Hard surface areas to the rear of a house are exempted development, providing they are used for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the house and not used for the parking of cars.
 

N.B. Existing or proposed garden shed/s are not reckoned as private open space.

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Can I demolish a habitable home without permission?

No, you can demolish part of a habitable home to provide a domestic extension.

Can I download documents?

Yes – all Development Plan documents are provided on our webpage as downloadable PDFs.

Each Volume of the Chief Executive’s Report is provided on our webpage as a downloadable PDF.

Note: The Ministerial Direction effects certain parts of the adopted Plan that is currently available to download. The Planning Authority are updating all relevant sections which will be available to download in due course. 

Can I drive up to the building to delivery work?

Yes, deliveries of materials and work is permissible.

Can I erect a gate within my property without permission?

Yes, subject to a maximum height of 2m.

(Page 157 Class 5, page159 Class 9)

Can I erect a roadside shrine without permission?

Yes, subject to maximum area of 2sqm, max height is 2m above the centre of the road opposite, and it is not lit.

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