Certificate of exemption

irishguy

We are building an extension which is exemption from planning, by my calculations based on size. Do I need to get a certificate to show its exempt from planning so I can sell in the future and who would issue this? We have a engineer drawing up plans, but no architect.

seamus

As far as I understand it, the rules may vary from county to county, but most at least advise that you apply for a certificate of exemption to avoid any question over it in future.

Certainly if you're planning on selling the property in the medium-term, I would strongly advise you obtain this certificate as most solicitors would not recommend someone purchase a house with no PP or exemption cert.

The certificate is issued by the local authority.

Strolling Bones

seamus wrote: »

The certificate is issued by the local authority.

That is not correct.

When you sell solicitors will seek an architect opinion on compliance - or exemption - from Planning Permision. Some will accept from an engineer.

blackbird 49

The same thing happen when we were building a porch we didn't need planning permission but we're told by a friend to get an exemption cert, we went to the local council office and got one, when we sold the house a few years later the auctioneer asked us had we planning permission for porch, we said no we didn't need it all we needed was an exempt cert which we produced to him and the solicitor and had no problems, yes I would advise you to get one

DOCARCH

blackbird 49 wrote: »

...an exemption cert, we went to the local council office and got one...

Never heard any of the Dublin local authorities providing such a certificate?

You can apply for a Section 5 Declaration (of Exemption). E80 fee. A bit like a planning application, they assess and then confirm whether or not a development is exempt from the requirement to obtain planning permission (or not exempt).

blackbird 49

DOCARCH wrote: »

Never heard any of the Dublin local authorities providing such a certificate?

You can apply for a Section 5 Declaration (of Exemption). E80 fee. A bit like a planning application, they assess and then confirm whether or not a development is exempt from the requirement to obtain planning permission (or not exempt).

Maybe things have change it was about 20yrs ago when we applied for one, with louth county council

irishguy

DOCARCH wrote: »

Never heard any of the Dublin local authorities providing such a certificate?

You can apply for a Section 5 Declaration (of Exemption). E80 fee. A bit like a planning application, they assess and then confirm whether or not a development is exempt from the requirement to obtain planning permission (or not exempt).

I rang Dublin City council and they said I could apply for this if I wanted to but a letter from an engineer should be enough if we were selling. Thanks for the help

Gumbo

irishguy wrote: »

I rang Dublin City council and they said I could apply for this if I wanted to but a letter from an engineer should be enough if we were selling. Thanks for the help

DCC Section 5 application is €80 plus drawings.
Engineer/Architects opinion on compliance in the future will cost €320 plus VAT at a minimum.

Strolling Bones

irishguy wrote: »

a letter from an engineer

not always forthcoming years after the event

Strolling Bones

irishguy wrote: »

We have a engineer drawing up plans

Ask is s/he indemified to issue

1. an Opinion on Compliance with / exemption from Planning Permision
2. an Opinion on Compliance with Building Regulations*

You will need these to sell on.


* nothing to do with so called "new" regulations.

CSTAN

Hi, I have a similiar situation.... i got an extension done 5 years ago and was told it was within PP dimensions. I now want to move mortgage providers and require a certificate of exemption. It was via through a relative that the builder was sourced. This person is no longer contactable. Can anyone suggest how I can get the cert? as I do not know the building regulations, am I better going to an engineer or architect first? if so, does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks

Gumbo

CSTAN wrote: »

Hi, I have a similiar situation.... i got an extension done 5 years ago and was told it was within PP dimensions. I now want to move mortgage providers and require a certificate of exemption. It was via through a relative that the builder was sourced. This person is no longer contactable. Can anyone suggest how I can get the cert? as I do not know the building regulations, am I better going to an engineer or architect first? if so, does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks

Get in touch with a local Architect, Engineer or Building Surveyor. Some Technicians, and Technologists can provide this service also.
Ask them to come to the house and give an opinion on Compliance with Building Regulation at the time and an Opinion of Exemption from the requirement of obtaining Planning Permission.

CSTAN

thanks kceire, will do