Guide to Getting Planning Permission for a Home Extension in County Dublin

Planning permission is crucial for ensuring that developments align with local regulations, protect the environment and heritage, and meet community needs. It prevents inappropriate building and development, and mandates that construction complies with local planning and environmental guidelines. Without planning permission, building work is considered unauthorized and could lead to fines or even demolition of the unauthorized …

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Can Garden Structures such as a home office be used as a living space?

In Ireland, garden structures like sheds, home offices, or studios can be built without planning permission under exempted development rules—but they cannot be considered habitable spaces without proper approvals. Here’s a breakdown: What is Allowed Under Exempted Development for Garden Structures? You can construct a garden structure without planning permission if it meets these key …

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