Pre-built house site preparation,

eamon11

Hello Folks,

I am looking to buy a prefabricated house. I have only seen them on the net so far.
Anyway, before I get that far I need to sort out a few other things.
I have no idea how to go about applying for planning permission. And what do I submit,- the plans for the house direct from manufacturer?
I need to prepare the site beforehand, the manufacturers say a strip foundation is sufficient. And bringing on water,electricity and digging a septic tank? Anyone know costs,work involved? And how will the house plans tie in with whatever site facilities are needed? Or should I erect the house and worry about things like water and electricity afterwards.

Thanks in advance

mountai

Get yourself an Architect , thats what they do .

mickdw

Firstly, the planning department will likely have an input into house design so hopefully your manufacturer can do bespoke designs.
Depending on where you are building it, the planning process could be quite involved. House type, site suitability for effluent disposal, your housing need in the area, sight distances at site access at Road. Whether the house can actually be accommodated in the landscape at your location.
In my opinion, you should firstly talk to a planning agent. If you site looks like a runner, you can look at the house you are proposing. You may run into building regulation issues with such a house depending on where it is manufactured.

eamon11

thanks mick,

the house will be manufactured in north ireland. I have seen the specs and they meet or surpass the required regs here.

mountai

eamon11 wrote: »

thanks mick,

the house will be manufactured in north ireland. I have seen the specs and they meet or surpass the required regs here.

If you are able to make a judgment on this matter, then I dont understand why you are asking for help on the other matters

sydthebeat

eamon11 wrote: »

thanks mick,

the house will be manufactured in north ireland. I have seen the specs and they meet or surpass the required regs here.

Really? will they provide you with the provisional deap assessment proving as much?

In my experience, these prefab homes are very attractive until investigations into building relations and mortgage requirements become involved.

muffler

Previous posts on sight lines which were off topic have been moved to here

eamon11

thanks to all who responded especially mick who was helpful.
mountai you didnt have anything helpful to say in the first place. Yet you returned to post a second time to post another non helpful comment.Well, I certainly do not understand you. I will not argue with you. A small tip. if you have nothing helpful to say just move along and dont waste your time and mine. Thanks.

fclauson

mountai wrote: »

Get yourself an Architect , thats what they do .

His advice is totally sound

You should not proceed with any building without professional help - Part L is a minefield of regulations which even after a years study still throws up issues, the there is Part A and you should also look at Part B and F and J to ensure compliance - then there is the EPA document which you need to understand. You should also look at the DEAP s/w and perhaps the PHPP s/w

if you do not know even what sort of foundations you need exactly then please please please get professional help before you create a millstone around your own neck