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How long for retention permission

Juran · 2017-07-24 14:24:47

How long would you expect Galway county council to process a retention planning? Buying a house from a relative, they didn't comply to the plan back in the 90's (changed door location and added a side gable), should be straight forward enough according to the engineer. He isn't giving any clear indication of how long the…

24-07-2017 2:24pm

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Juran

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How long would you expect Galway county council to process a retention planning? Buying a house from a relative, they didn't comply to the plan back in the 90's (changed door location and added a side gable), should be straight forward enough according to the engineer. He isn't giving any clear indication of how long the process will take.
Thanking any feedback in advance.

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#2 24-07-2017 2:46pm

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min 3 months from date of application, possibly more depending on the seriousness of the breaches

in my experience planners go harder on applications for retention, making sure everything is above board.

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#3 24-07-2017 4:12pm

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Same length of time as a normal planning application, only the planners go through it in more detail. Dont forget retrospective contributions if applicable.

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