Small 1000sq ft House

elaverty

Hi folks as above I have a relation that needs to build a small 1000sq 2 bedroom house for his daughter due to circumstances..

They have a big area at the back of there house where they plan to build this..

Not particulary worried weather it is 2 story or on the flat as there are no houses nearby so wouldnt be over looking anyone..

They have been looking at various books like bungalow bliss and sites online foe Plans to buy but cant seem to find what they are looking for as most Plans are over 1000sq ft and seem complicated.

All they want really is a straight forward either square or rectangle building that wont cost a arm and a leg to construct,,

Can anyone steer me in the right direction for a source of Plans that might meet there needs,,,

Thanks in advance.

JimmyMW

elaverty wrote: »

Hi folks as above I have a relation that needs to build a small 1000sq 2 bedroom house for his daughter due to circumstances..

They have a big area at the back of there house where they plan to build this..

Not particulary worried weather it is 2 story or on the flat as there are no houses nearby so wouldnt be over looking anyone..

They have been looking at various books like bungalow bliss and sites online foe Plans to buy but cant seem to find what they are looking for as most Plans are over 1000sq ft and seem complicated.

All they want really is a straight forward either square or rectangle building that wont cost a arm and a leg to construct,,

Can anyone steer me in the right direction for a source of Plans that might meet there needs,,,

Thanks in advance.

Yes an architect

st1979

Would some councils have an issue over such a small one off build. Friend of mine wanted small house and was advised to go at least 1600 sq foot. That was in Wexford. Don't know why it's an issue but apparently it was

Gumbo

elaverty wrote: »

Hi folks as above I have a relation that needs to build a small 1000sq 2 bedroom house for his daughter due to circumstances..

They have a big area at the back of there house where they plan to build this..

Not particulary worried weather it is 2 story or on the flat as there are no houses nearby so wouldnt be over looking anyone..

They have been looking at various books like bungalow bliss and sites online foe Plans to buy but cant seem to find what they are looking for as most Plans are over 1000sq ft and seem complicated.

All they want really is a straight forward either square or rectangle building that wont cost a arm and a leg to construct,,

Can anyone steer me in the right direction for a source of Plans that might meet there needs,,,

Thanks in advance.

Very straight forward.
I've done some 800-950 sized houses in the past, all single storey and 2 bedroom.

Obviously you need planning, so ignore the fancy style books for the moment and engage a planning agent on the ground to seek info on if planning is a possibility.

sydthebeat

Councils are very adverse to allowing houses in behind existing houses, so the circumstance would want to be very special.

So saying that, the actual house plans may not be the biggest issue with this at all.... So a good architect / technician who knows their stuff is required.

crusha101

take out a bedroom, throw in a study or playroom or whatever.
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elaverty

Thanks for some of the above,,,,,

They just want too have some ideas of what they want and what is available before they consult with anyone,,

I Know plenty of people that have gone the same way via buying plans through Bungalow Bliss type Productions and have done it myself aswell..If there is a plan that suites what you want then there is nothing wrong with going that way in my experience,,,

JimmyMW

elaverty wrote: »

Thanks for some of the above,,,,,

They just want too have some ideas of what they want and what is available before they consult with anyone,,

I Know plenty of people that have gone the same way via buying plans through Bungalow Bliss type Productions and have done it myself aswell..If there is a plan that suites what you want then there is nothing wrong with going that way in my experience,,,

its like googling your symptoms and ordering medication on line rather than going to the professional, if thats the type you are then those are results you'll be happy with.

ht9zni1gs28crp

Bungalow bliss :eek: . You would be better off reading your local councils rural development guidelines to get to a more appropriate end product.

To be fair your probably better off reading an Aldi magazine

elaverty

Emanuel Slow Dinner wrote: »

Bungalow bliss :eek: . You would be better off reading your local councils rural development guidelines to get to a more appropriate end product.

To be fair your probably better off reading an Aldi magazine

Thanks I didn't know Coco sold house plans..

elaverty

If anyone can steer me in the right direction by being able to answer JUST the question I asked I would appreciate it Thanks..

sydthebeat

elaverty wrote: »

If anyone can steer me in the right direction by being able to answer JUST the question I asked I would appreciate it Thanks..

local architect

antoinolachtnai

elaverty wrote: »

If anyone can steer me in the right direction by being able to answer JUST the question I asked I would appreciate it Thanks..

I think the answer is really in your question. No one does this in the format you want because the design is so straightforward. No matter what you do you will need some sort of technical help so it might be better putting the money toward that.

You could also look through planning applications online to get ideas.

Once you decide what you want then there are plenty options. A timber framed kit might be ideal for instance.

The planning application is going to be the big issue no matter what. This is the thing you need to commit resources to first, probably before pencil is applied to paper. If you can’t get the planners to accept it the whole thing is a waste.

Gumbo

elaverty wrote: »

Thanks I didn't know Coco sold house plans..

They don’t, but their development plan lists out the criteria that they want design wise. You won’t get that on an online house plan website.

Gumbo

elaverty wrote: »

If anyone can steer me in the right direction by being able to answer JUST the question I asked I would appreciate it Thanks..

Post number 2 answered it, as did post 4 and 5.

BryanF

elaverty wrote: »

Can anyone steer me in the right direction for a source of Plans that might meet there needs,,,

Thanks in advance.

https://www.corkcoco.ie/sites/default/files/2017-05/planning%20enquirer.pdf

So much of any design is site specific.

Is the site in an urban setting?

Is it on mains foul system or septic tank?

These questions will help us to advise whether such a building will be accepted by the council

dusteeroads

https://www.thespruce.com/free-small-house-plans-1822330

Markcheese

Not sure where in the country you are, but there are system builders, who have predesigned plans,their engineers Ect, they'll build on your site... I'm know of one crowd in Cork, and can pass on their name (pm me)
But... It'll still need to get through planning, so you probably should be making a preplanning meeting... To see what's acceptable to the council...

dellas1979

If it was as easy as buying plans online, we'd all be doing it, believe me.

If its a very very bog standard house you are intending to do, an engineer can do drawings. Costs less than an architect.

I am building a 1200sq ft house at the moment. I decided I wanted the specialism of an architect to do me a different design (not usual to my locality). If it had been a bog standard design/house, I would have gone with an engineer.

- Find out if planning is possible at the site/talk to council
- Figure out what type of house (I mean, a designed house or a bog standard house)
- Pick up phone and talk to an archi or eng