Online Planning Advice – €50 per question

There has been such a response to THIS POST on the Statute of Limitations and Planning Enforcement that I can no longer provide the response to specific questions free of charge. So, if you have a question on any of Read More …

This #planning post from 2 years ago is still very popular & getting comments…

Here’s the LINK to the original post and comments; main text included again below: Continuing the theme of ‘debunking Irish planning myths’, this one is especially for @ccferrie: Planning Myth #3 – If it’s up more than 7 years you Read More …

Irish Planning Myth #4 – You're compliant with planning if you get the foundation in (or up to wallplate)…

Ah this one is a cracker: You’re compliant with planning if you get the foundation in (or up to wallplate): This is going to catch a lot of people out of the forthcoming years; you have (as part of your Read More …

Planning Myth #3 – If it’s up more than 7 years you don’t need planning permission ( @ccferrie mentioned)

There’s been so many questions on this topic I’ve set up an online planning service where you can ask your specific question and get an answer for €150 + VAT (23%) Click HERE to purchase the service Planning Myth #3 Read More …

Why builders have more influence than architects but why you shouldn't listen to them

This problem arises occasionally and it’s an interesting one: Why builders have more influence than architects but why you shouldn’t listen to them… Now builders are great, especially around here. They come up with some great ideas and have been Read More …

Advice Note 4 – Demolition of a Habitable House

These ‘Advice Notes’ are coming on really well. Remember – it’s not advice YOU HAVE TO DO THEM! This one is concerns the possible demolition of a house and it’s unauthorised status without planning permission. Interestingly, the planning fee to Read More …