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exempt or not exempt that is the question

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  • 31-01-2015 9:30pm
    #1
    half_baked
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭


    Hi all

    We are building an extension - single story, lean to roof, 24 square metres, loads of garden left so planning exempt.

    BUT... there is an old shed in the garden that will have to be knocked to allow us to build the extension and unfortunately it is connected to the neighbour's shed. There is a wall between us but the sheds share a roof so it looks like one structure. It's not very big - old coal bunker

    We've spoken to the neighbour about the extension. They are not very happy as it will impact their light a bit. I am afraid that the shed will give them leverage to stop the extension being built.

    Any advice?

    We have been as nice as you can be. Told them all our plans and assured them that the roof of their shed etc will be neatly finished or replaced if necessary .

    Help! I am very nervous and we need to get started asap.

    We will not build against the boundary wall.

    Thanks for your help.


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    notharrypotter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭notharrypotter


    We are building an extension - single story, lean to roof, 24 square metres, loads of garden left so planning exempt

    Did you get professional advice that your proposed extension is exempt?

    Did you get a professional to design your extension?

    Surely they are the person to advise you?


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    blacklilly
    Registered Users Posts: 2,687 ✭✭✭blacklilly


    If you're concerned as to whether or not your proposal will be classed as exempted or not I would advise you to Apply for a Section 5 declaration for exempted development. The application fee is €80 and you will receive an answer within 4 weeks.


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    half_baked
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭half_baked


    blacklilly wrote: »
    If you're concerned as to whether or not your proposal will be classed as exempted or not I would advise you to Apply for a Section 5 declaration for exempted development. The application fee is €80 and you will receive an answer within 4 weeks.

    Thank you both


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    #5
    half_baked
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭half_baked


    notharrypotter wrote: »
    Did you get professional advice that your proposed extension is exempt?

    Did you get a professional to design your extension?

    Surely they are the person to advise you?

    Yes but an assumption was made it wouldn't be a problem


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    xper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭xper


    On the face of it, your extension is almost certainly exempt if it is as described - single storey, <40sq.m., to the rear of hose - but the demolition of any existing permanent structure, even a non-habitable coal shed or garage, probably requires planning permission. That said, as long as the plans show that the neighbouring structure will be left intact and sound, you should have no problem getting permission. The planning submission is purely for the demolition and need not have great detail about the extension at all so there is no scope for the neighbour to object to it on the grounds that the extension might impinge on their light.


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