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  • 05-12-2008 10:25am
    #1
    dbrady01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭


    Hi all

    I am thinking of converting a workshop/garage into a house it is separate form the main house and large enough to make a comfortable 2 bed home. It is a concrete structure with a galvanized roof.Is planning permission needed to do this. It has power and water already and enough windows and doors. I am just looking for some advice to see if this would be a viable option so any feedback would be really appreciated

    Thank you


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  • #2
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    You will require permission . In MOST cases you would not get permission to simply convert an ancillary building into a house .

    HOWEVER - ask an experienced professional to take a look on site . Depending on your site size and location demolition and new build could be a runner


  • #3
    Jimbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭Jimbo


    Are you going to rent it/sell it or are you going to use it ax part of your own house?

    Depending on location, size of site etc. - If you were to use it ancillary to your own house as say a granny flat or for guests it would be more favourable than if you were to use it a totally seperate dwelling.


  • #4
    dbrady01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭dbrady01


    hi

    i would be using it a my own home it is situated beside my parents house. I have not measured the floor size yet


  • #5
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,545 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    As stated get a professional locally to give you advice. You could also look for a pre planning meeting with the local planner to discuss this proposal.


  • #6
    dbrady01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭dbrady01


    thanks


    Generaly speaking would it be expensive to get someone to come out and look at the site


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  • #7
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    Some offer 1st consultation free - some don't . shop around


  • #8
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,547 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    sinnerboy wrote: »
    Some offer 1st consultation free..

    My god, what a scurillous comment, you should be ashamed of yourself...:D


  • #9
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    Poor Uncle Tom wrote: »
    My god, what a scurillous comment, you should be ashamed of yourself...:D

    Me ? - I don't get out of bed for less than a grand :D


  • #10
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,545 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    sinnerboy wrote: »
    Me ? - I don't get out of bed for less than a grand :D
    So you're an anti-hooker ;)


  • #11
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,547 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    muffler wrote: »
    So you're an anti-hooker ;)

    More like...Aunty-hooker.:rolleyes:


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  • #12
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,545 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Poor Uncle Tom wrote: »
    More like...Aunty-hooker.:rolleyes:
    :D


  • #13
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    Poor Uncle Tom wrote: »
    More like...Aunty-hooker.:rolleyes:

    you wish !


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