Getting Planning Permission in Connemara Gaeltacht

Bricriu

Anyone know how difficult it is, and how long it takes, to obtain planning permission to build a new house in Indreabhán (Inverin) area in Connemara (4 miles west of Spiddal)?

I hope tp retire to there next year and build a passive house, and am wondering how long it will take to secure permission. My parents are from the general area and I'm a fluent Irish speaker. All info greatfully received, in English or Irish.

save energy

An Deachar ar fad, An bhfuil post acú in san póbail? An bhfuil do thuismathoiri beio freisin in san baile?

Difficult, are you working in the community, are either of your parents around and living locally?

smashey

save energy wrote: »

An Deachar ar fad, An bhfuil post acú in san póbail? An bhfuil do thuismathoiri beio freisin in san baile?

While I appreciate what you're trying to do here, please edit your post to include an English translation as not everybody here is a Gaelgoir. This is an open forum.

If no translation is forthcoming, the post will be deleted.

tinua

De gnáth caithfidh tú 'housing need' a bheith agat - ie go mbeifeá ag obair san áit nó ag cur le eacnamaíocht na háite. Bheadh sé ina bhuntáiste cinnte go mbeadh gaeilge agat. Tá an comhairle an-dian ar thithe aonaracha is go háirithe do dhaoine nach as an áit dóibh ach ós rud é gur as don áit dod mhuintir bheadh cás agat. Tá suíomhanna an an daor sa Spidéal faoi láthair - an bhfui sparán lán agat!?!

You usually have to have a housing need - ie that you would be working in the area or adding to the local economy. It certainly will add to your cas that you have Irish. The council is not favourable towards one off housing especially people who are 'not fom the area' Seeing as your parents are from the area you should have a good case. You do know that sites are extremely expensive in Spiddal at the moment - I hope you have a hefty retirement fund!!!

Slig

smashey wrote: »

While I appreciate what you're trying to do here, please edit your post to include an English translation as not everybody here is a Gaelgoir. This is an open forum.

If no translation is forthcoming, the post will be deleted.

Just think Smashey, what would your old Irish teacher think?:D, personally I couldnt do that without substituting a few french verbs and german nouns for the Irish, Adds a bit of colour.

tinua wrote: »

De gnáth caithfidh tú 'housing need' a bheith agat - ie go mbeifeá ag obair san áit nó ag cur le eacnamaíocht na háite. Bheadh sé ina bhuntáiste cinnte go mbeadh gaeilge agat. Tá an comhairle an-dian ar thithe aonaracha is go háirithe do dhaoine nach as an áit dóibh ach ós rud é gur as don áit dod mhuintir bheadh cás agat. Tá suíomhanna an an daor sa Spidéal faoi láthair - an bhfui sparán lán agat!?!

You usually have to have a housing need - ie that you would be working in the area or adding to the local economy. It certainly will add to your cas that you have Irish. The council is not favourable towards one off housing especially people who are 'not fom the area' Seeing as your parents are from the area you should have a good case. You do know that sites are extremely expensive in Spiddal at the moment - I hope you have a hefty retirement fund!!!

When I was in Connemara I couldnt get over the amount of one off houses plastered all over the place, It should definately work in your favour that you are Irish speaking and have a local history. Talk to a local planner or Architect that has experience in the area. You could probably even talk to TG4 to see if they wanted to do a documentary on your build.

gleannuirce

"If no translation is forthcoming, the post will be deleted."

So much for "compulsory Irish"

smashey

gleannuirce wrote: »

"If no translation is forthcoming, the post will be deleted."

So much for "compulsory Irish"

And you would be ?????

This has nothing to do with "compulsory Irish". This is an open forum and not everybody will have Irish.

Furthermore, we set the rules here. Think about that before you post again.

gleannuirce

"Think about that before you post again"

oooh threatened by smashey!!! I'm gonna have to really pluck up a load of courage here.

And you would be? Erm..gleannuirce. And you would be? Erm smashey. U want my birth cert or something?

What you did smashey, old bean, was to state that posting in the English language was complusory. Stand by your decision, or change it.

I think it is a bigoted decision.

So, go ahead, gimme something to think about, big boy.

muffler

gleannuirce wrote: »

So, go ahead, gimme something to think about, big boy.

Get off your horse and drink your milk chief.

Well how about I give you a week off. Will that give you enough time to think about a...........now let me see............a red card maybe? If not let me know and I can give you more time.

Slan.

smashey

gleannuirce wrote: »

"Think about that before you post again"

oooh threatened by smashey!!! I'm gonna have to really pluck up a load of courage here.

And you would be? Erm..gleannuirce. And you would be? Erm smashey. U want my birth cert or something?

What you did smashey, old bean, was to state that posting in the English language was complusory. Stand by your decision, or change it.

I think it is a bigoted decision.

So, go ahead, gimme something to think about, big boy.

Oh good, another fecking keyboard warrior. I really can't be arsed with the likes of you anymore.

Forget about the week. You won't be posting here again.

muffler

smashey wrote: »

Forget about the week. You won't be posting here again.

I can do "for ever" also

RKQ

English isn't compulsory here, but communicating your view to the majority of people is compulsory... and we all seem to speak English, so its just good manners really!
Well done Smashey & Muffler.

Soldier

I hear when building in connemara you literally have to find a hole in the ground so you dont block any of the views. there is some info on the galway.ie under the planning permission section when talking about level of views etc