Some planning permission advice

derekblighe

I'm planning on buying a site in Cork with Fpp already approved, can I make changes to the inside layout of the house without permission or would that have to be approved too

The Hill Billy

Moved from South as the regular posters here will be more likely to give you advice on this topic.

tHB

Gumbo

derekblighe wrote: »

I'm planning on buying a site in Cork with Fpp already approved, can I make changes to the inside layout of the house without permission or would that have to be approved too

You should be ok once they dont effect the exterior look or finish.
you can move some walls etc, but bear in mind Part L and Part M compliance and making sure any changes you make still comply with National Development Standards with regards to room sizes etc

You may also need to re-visit your BER assesor as it may have an impact on the assesment, it may not but thought i should mention it.

sydthebeat

kceire wrote: »

You should be ok once they dont effect the exterior look or finish.
you can move some walls etc, but bear in mind Part L and Part M compliance and making sure any changes you make still comply with National Development Standards with regards to room sizes etc

You may also need to re-visit your BER assesor as it may have an impact on the assesment, it may not but thought i should mention it.

Some planners could view internal changes to a not as yet built plan to be in contravention of the first planning condition which states "to be built in accordance with plans and particulars submitted".

In any event a section 5 application should be applied for?

Bubbling

And under the new Building Control Amendment Regulations - the whole design need to the certified by a professional that it complies with all the building regulations.

Whether you move walls or not, this certification (subsequent to a review of the design) is a legal requirement. Therefore you may need to engage the designer who originally did the design and see if they are qualified to undertake the designed certifiers role (often this will not be the case). It they are not, then approach someone who can.

It is best you get this checked out before you purchase the site.

Although the building has planning permission does not means it complies with the building regulations.

derekblighe

Bubbling wrote: »

And under the new Building Control Amendment Regulations - the whole design need to the certified by a professional that it complies with all the building regulations.

Whether you move walls or not, this icertification (subsequent to a review of the design) is a legal requirement. Therefore you may need to engage the designer who originally did the design and see if they are qualified to undertake the designed certifiers role (often this will not be the case). It they are not, then approach someone who can.

It is best you get this checked out before you purchase the site.

Although the building has planning permission does not means it complies with the building regulations.

Many thanks, am I also right in saying that once the house is started ie the footing and floors are in, the planning permission doesn't expire?

Gumbo

derekblighe wrote: »

Many thanks, am I also right in saying that once the house is started ie the footing and floors are in, the planning permission doesn't expire?

Nope, it differs from LA to LA, but it has to be substantially completed.