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Do I need Planning Permission?A. Planning Permission is generally required for the construction of most buildings and structures. However, if you intend to construct an extension, this may be classified as "Exempted Development", whereby planning permission is not required. As a general guidance, if the extension complies with the following:-- Is less than 40 square metres- Does not exceed the height of the house- Is at the rear of the existing dwelling- Is at least 2m from the boundary above ground floor level- Does not reduce the private open space (garden) to less than 25 square metresThen planning permission is not required. IMPORTANT: this is guidance only and many other factors must be considered. It is recommend that advice is sought from us or the planning officer prior to building your extension.Q2. Are there different types of planning permission?A. Yes. There are four different types of planning application.1. Full Planning Permission. - Full design drawings (plans, elevations, and sections), relevant maps, and documentation must be submitted.2. Outline Planning Permission - This is to obtain planning permission, in principle, for your building or house. Relevant maps and documentation must be submitted. 3. Permission Consequent on the Grant of Outline Permission. - When outline planning permission is granted, then you apply for this. Full design drawings (plans, elevations, and sections) must be submitted.4. Retention Permission - This is applied for in retrospect. Ie when a building has been built without the benefit of planning permission. However it is strongly advised that no building work is carried out without obtaining planning permission first. A retention application can still be refused, in which case you will have to remove the dwelling. Q3. How much does this cost?A. The planning application fee for a single dwelling is €65 for full planning permission.The planning application fee for an extension is €34.The planning application fee for an outline application for a single dwelling is €48.75.The planning application fee for most other buildings is €3.60 per square metre.Our own fees depend entirely on the nature and complexity of each individual project. We normally issue a free quotation for you. Please contact us on this.Q4. How long does this take?A. From the date of submission, the planning authority issue their decision, along with any particular conditions attached to it, between 5 and 8 weeks later. Four weeks after this decision is issue, the Grant of Permission is issued. From then on, you may build your house (see commencement notice).Please note that the planning authority may request Further Information (FI) during the course of the application. This means that the time scale will be longer, sometimes up to 6 months.Q5. Will I get planning?A. Nobody can guarantee that planning permission will be achieved. However, careful thought and design can maximise the chances of gaining planning permission.Q6. Can I meeting with the Planning Officer?A. Yes. A pre-planning meeting can be sought with the local planning officer to discuss any ideas and possible stipulations before a planning application is made. Such a meeting is particularly recommended for possibly contentious sites.Remember: The planning officer is there to advise and help you. Any recommendations that he or she makes should be taken on board. Q7. What if I get a refusal?A. The best way to avoid a refusal is to ensure the location and design of your building conforms to planning authority requirements. This can be normally found from your local development plan.If a refusal is issued, and you believe the reasons to be unfair, you may appeal this to An Bord Pleanala. The cost to make such an appeal for a dwelling is €210. However, the planning authority do not issue a refusal without careful consideration of many factors, some of which may not be immediately obvious to you. There is a high possibility that An Bord Pleanala will concur with the local authority.It is better, if possible, to address the reasons for refusal, and submit a revised application. Communication with the planning officer is very important.Q8. Do I need a Fire Safety Certificate?A. A Fire Safety Certificate is generally required for any new building or the material change of use of a building. A Fire Safety Certificate is not required for a dwelling. An application must be made to the Building Control Authority of the relevant County.Q9. How much does a Fire Safety Certificate cost?A. The cost of a Fire Safety Certificate is dependent on the gross floor area of the building in question. This is €2.90 per square metre and the cheque should be made payable to the relevant Building Control authority. Our own fees are dependent on the nature and complexity of the building.Q10. Do I need to carry out a percolation test?A. A percolation test is required if your house will not be connected to a mains sewer, and you intend to install a septic tank or similar waste water treatment system. Such a test must be carried out by a qualified engineer who has relevant Professional Indemnity Insurance. Depending on which county your site is located, the test percolation form must be carried out to either the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines, or guidelines known as SR6:1991. (EPA guidelines are proffered in County Kerry). We are happy to provide this service for you.Q11. What is involved in a percolation test?A. Generally, a minimum of three holes must be dug in the ground. One hole (trail hole) must be 2.2m (where possible), so an excavator is recommended. This is to determine what type of soil layers exist and the depth of the water table.The other two holes must be generally 700mm deep, and these are to determine the percolation characteristics of the soil.There are other considerations, depending on your site, and advice must be sought from your engineer.[ BACK TO TOP ↑] <br /> <h1>FAQ about Planning Permission</h1><img src="http://static.wix.com/media/f7b68581cc43a3c50424021652448496.wix_mp_128" alt="Default Frame" /><img src="http://static.wix.com/media/7315a1de8afc59baaf622780bcacbdd5.wix_mp_128" alt="Blueprint" /><br /> <h3>Architectural & Engineering</h3><br /> <p>The following answers area intended for guidance purposes only. It is strongly recommended that further advice is sought if you intend to build any structure.</p><p>Teicniuil Design Consultants provide all the work required for the concerning the following. Please contact us if you have any queries.</p>Q1. Must I inform anybody before I start building work?A. The Building Control Authority must be informed between 14 days and 28 days before the date you expect to build. This is done by submitting a "Commencement Notice".Q2. What is a commencement notice?A. A commencement notice, and the fee of €30 must be issued to you local Building Control Authority. The name of your builder and your engineer or architect must be specified on the form.Q3. What are Building Regulations?A. Building Regulations are statutory requirements that all buildings must comply with. In Ireland, they are split up into 12 sections, each dealing with various aspects of the building. These arePart A - StructurePart B - Fire SafetyPart C -Site preparation and resistance to moisturePart D-Materials and WorkmanshipPart E-SoundPart F-VentilationPart G-HygienePart H-Drainage and Waste Water DisposalPart J-Heat Producing AppliancesPart K-Stairways, Ladders, Ramps, and GuardsPart L-Conservation of Fuel and EnergyPart M-Access for People with DisabilitiesAll construction work must comply with the above regulations. The Building Control Authority can request proof of compliance at any time. Q4. What is Radon?A. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas within the earth. In the open air it is diluted to very small, harmless quantities. However, there is a possibility that radon may build up in your home. This gas is measured in Becquerel's per cubic metre, which is one radioactive disintegration per second.Q5. Do I need radon protection in my house?A. The Building Regulations (Part C) requires that all new dwelling are constructed with a radon sump, connected with a de-pressurization pipe to the outside of the dwellings. Houses located in high radon areas (Radon concentrations in access of 200 Bq/m3) require a radon barrier installed within the floor as well as a radon sump. The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) have published a map of Ireland, showing which areas have a higher concentration of radon levels.Q6. What is a Building Energy Rating (BER)?A. A building energy rating is a measure of how energy efficient a building is, and is measured on a scale of 'A' to 'G'. 'A' being the most efficient and 'G' being the least efficient. Since 1st January 2007, all new dwellings must have a BER.Q7. Where can I get my house Energy rated?A. The procedure is quite complicated and only a qualified assessor who is registered with Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) may carry out such a survey. Our assessor within our firm will be happy to advice.Q8. What is timber frame construction?A. Timber frame construction is a quick and efficient way of constructing your house. All the walls are constructed from timber, usually designed by the timber frame company erecting your house. The outer skin wall of the dwelling is constructed from block work or brickwork.Q9. Should I build my home with concrete block or timber frame?A. There are advantages and disadvantages to both forms of construction. Some people prefer timber frame and others prefer the more traditional concrete block. Which type of construction depend on many individual factors, that are generally site specific.Q10. What is direct labour?A. Direct labour is a method of building whereby you organise the individual trades yourself or through a project manager. This method of building is usually cheaper than using a Building Contractor. However, a great deal of organisation is required on your part and there aren't the safeguards that a Building Contractor would offer (eg quality assurance, time scales, responsibly of work, insurances, etc). If you are not familiar with the building process, it is highly recommended that a Building Contractor is engaged. Even those knowledgably about building have fallen foul of the direct labour method.Q11. Which building contractor should I use?A. Sometimes, your architect or engineer will engage a building contractor on your behalf, and liaise with them during the entire building process. However, if you are dealing the project yourself then the best way to obtain a reputable builder is through word of mouth through friends and family. Obtain a copy of their Public/Products liability Insurance and their Employers Liability Insurance- they must have insurance! Are they a member of the Construction Industry Federation? Are they members of homebond? Such affiliations are not prerequisites of a good builder, but do give a good indication of their competence -Don't be afraid to ask to see previous work they have done.The most important thing is to get a least three different quotations!<br /> <h2>FAQ about Building & Buying you House</h2><img src="http://static.wix.com/media/d357c8d14ee41f5f508255a6313ec502.wix_mp_128" alt="Default Frame" /><br /> <p><strong>ADDRESS: MUCKROSS RD, KILLARNEY CO KERRY IRELAND </strong><strong>I</strong><strong> PHONE: +353 64 6639937 </strong><strong>I</strong><strong> MOBILE: 087 9234371 </strong><strong>I</strong><strong> EMAIL: info_teicniuil.ie</strong></p>
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