Workshop planning permission

Madmechanic

I want to erect a workshop at the back of my house it will be big enough probably 45x30 or something like that. how do i go about getting planning permission do i have to get an architecht to say where its going to go and what size etc it will be or do i just apply myself?

sydthebeat

Madmechanic wrote: »

I want to erect a workshop at the back of my house it will be big enough probably 45x30 or something like that. how do i go about getting planning permission do i have to get an architecht to say where its going to go and what size etc it will be or do i just apply myself?

get someone who has experience with these kinds of planing applications ie architect, architectural technician, engineer etc to prepare and submit the application.

if youve no experience at all of preparing planning application, you will find it incredibly technical and frustrating to try to do yourself.

Madmechanic

thanks for your help think il go that route

sydthebeat

a big influence on the success of the application is exactly what work you'll be doing in it...

will you be earning money from the work there?
will it involve mechanics and / or vehicles etc?

Madmechanic

sydthebeat wrote: »

a big influence on the success of the application is exactly what work you'll be doing in it...

will you be earning money from the work there?
will it involve mechanics and / or vehicles etc?

Yeah thats the plan a workshop for service/repairs cars+machinery. Does this make it harder or easier?

BryanF

Madmechanic wrote: »

Yeah thats the plan a workshop for service/repairs cars+machinery. Does this make it harder or easier?

Much harder. Your into EPA territory

Madmechanic

BryanF wrote: »

Much harder. Your into EPA territory

Oh great. Anyway round it as to say it will be used for anything else etc? my next door neighbour got shut down by the epa for scrapping cars so that probably wont help either

sydthebeat

Madmechanic wrote: »

Yeah thats the plan a workshop for service/repairs cars+machinery. Does this make it harder or easier?

incredibly difficult

you (most probably) want to put an industrial unit on lands not zoned for industrial activity.

this would not be a straight forward application at all.

you would be better off having a 'pre planning meeting' as soon as you can and tell the council what your plans are gauge their response. you could be told straight out that its wouldnt be looked on favourably.

Madmechanic

sydthebeat wrote: »

incredibly difficult

you (most probably) want to put an industrial unit on lands not zoned for industrial activity.

this would not be a straight forward application at all.

you would be better off having a 'pre planning meeting' as soon as you can and tell the council what your plans are gauge their response. you could be told straight out that its wouldnt be looked on favourably.

My neighbour on the other side has a decent size shed he makes kitchens in do you think this would help? his shed is about the same size as the one I want to put up and the 2 sheds would only be maybe 20-30 feet apart?

BryanF

Madmechanic wrote: »

Oh great. Anyway round it as to say it will be used for anything else etc? my next door neighbour got shut down by the epa for scrapping cars so that probably wont help either

Madmechanic wrote: »

My neighbour on the other side has a decent size shed he makes kitchens in do you think this would help? his shed is about the same size as the one I want to put up and the 2 sheds would only be maybe 20-30 feet apart?

I agree with syd - have a pre-planning before you go any further.
mod note: we obey the law on this forum and can't/ won't discuss 'ways around' planning/environmental legislation.

Madmechanic

ok thanks for your help

Xios

I'd like to Hijack this thread if OP doesn't mind.

I'm thinking about building a workshop, which will be over the 25m squared planning permissions maximum.

Initially it would be for recreational use, bit of carpentry, blacksmithing and personal car maintenance. However, I would like to keep the option to perhaps turn the workshop into a commercial place in the future, should I decide to take up the craft full time or hire in someone to use the workshop for production.

Does anyone have useful links for this or advice/experience.

The area is in rural meath a not too far from ashbourne/ratoath.