Local needs ???

Big Davey

1) Do all of the 26 counties have a "local needs" criteria for building a new home on a site like county Meath ? It seems if you are not born there if you do not have kids going to school there and if your granny did not go to mass there for the last 80 years you will not get planning permission (I am joking about the last bit) seems a bit extreme to me.

2) if a person buys a small bungalow in Meath and would like to re roof it to turn it into a dormer bungalow and maybe a small extension should it be hard to get planning permission ? Would local needs apply ? Would there be any restrictions on when you can sell it ? I have heard if you build a house you have to sign that you won't sell for 5 years or something like that.

3) any links or advice would be appreciated

Thanks

archtech

local needs generally only apply to new dwellings. Planning permissions for renovation of existing dwellings, haven't in my experience have had occupancy conditions attached thereto. Generally obtaining planning permission for renovations is fairly straight forward, the main issues can be septic tanks and entrances, assuming that the extension fits into context of the site/area.

BryanF

1. do you work in the area? would you be commuting from a city/town? do you own a house already?
2. best to pick the cottage and approach your local planner, IMO with a local arch

below are some documents you might consider

Rural Planning Guidelines

sustainable development strategy for ireland

A Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland

Sustainable Rural Development : Managing Housing in the Countryside