 It is possible to add up to 40m² (430 square feet) to your home without applying for planning permission, subject to certain conditions - this is known as Exempt Development.
The purpose of Exempt Development is to remove relatively minor or straightforward developments from the planning system and improve the process. There are certain conditions attached, usually in relation to height and size – these conditions protect the quality of life (or residential amenity) for yours and neighbouring properties.
Where these conditions are not met, exemption guidelines do not apply and an application for planning permission is required.
The illustration (right) shows how much extra space could be achieved in this property under the conditions of Exempt Development – the look and style of the extension (modern or traditional) can be adapted to suit your requirements and the style of the property by your architect.
The Exempt Development conditions apply to the case study house as follows:
- New extension of 30m² (330ft²) including replacement of existing single storey return and demolition of outbuildings;
- House doesn't change its use - still used as a house;
- Min. requirement for a rear garden is provided;
- Extension roof height is lower than height of house;
- Extension walls height is lower than height of house;
- Extension is 1m from neighbouring boundary;
- House can't be extended at first floor;
- Extension roof can't be used as balcony or terrace.
The overall potential for this property, without planning permission, is 25m² (270ft²).
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Recommended Reading:
Leaflet PL5 – Doing Work Around the House - The Planning Issues (DoEHLG)
Available to download free at:
http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentandHousing/PlanningDevelopment/Planning/PlanningLeaflets/
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