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Do I need planning permission for a referb

  • 23-05-2011 12:02pm
    #1
    fearghalr
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi,

    I am involved with a property in dublin city centre that is currently vacent. It was previously used (rented) as an office. It is a terrace, 3 storey red bricked building.

    We are looking to now undertake a referb on (all internally) to the upper floors and convert this building into two apartments (for personel use)

    Do you think we would need planning for this as we will not be adjusting the exterior of the building.

    The presence of construction traffic (men & materials) in and out at street level could give rise to commencment notices etc?

    your advise would be appreciated.


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  • #2
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,547 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    If you are changing it's use from commercial/retail to domestic, habitable accommodation then you will need planning permission.

    Id suggest you talk this over with the local planner first and then get yourself a professional to deal with the planning application and the subsequent construction and certification of same.


  • #3
    fearghalr
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3 ✭fearghalr


    Thanks,

    Also do you know anything about the planning contributions associated with the metro north?

    From my knowelege all new PP in the DCC area are subject to this. However may there be a opportunity to escape this as its is virtually shelved and in addition, in this case the developemt is not intednded for commercial gain (ie. owner occupier).


    it seems crazy that they are charging 2500+ per unit for something that is not going to happen!


  • #4
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,547 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Sorry, I wouldn't have a notion about the development contribution rate as Im in Donegal. Some of the regulars here will probably advise you.


  • #5
    gman2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    You will also need Fire safety certification also.
    OP, you need to tread very carefully with what you are involved in, there are criminal consequences for not following the planning legislation.
    It is imperative that you employ an architect for this project before you do any works on site to advise you of your legal obligations.
    Planners are very quiet at the moment, and they do like to make work for themselves so as to keep busy.


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