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Garage to living space

  • 17-11-2018 3:38pm
    #1
    Mackzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭


    I have a garage (20ft X 20ft) detached from house and I would like to convert into living space.

    It is cavity (not twin block with cavity). Need to insulate walls, ceiling and plumb for heating. How much would that cost approx.


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  • #2
    Stanford
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭Stanford


    You will need planning permission for change of use


  • #3
    Calahonda52
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    Stanford wrote: »
    You will need planning permission for change of use

    I would apply for ppl first or at least enquire, some LS's will not permit it as its detached

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #4
    Stanford
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭Stanford


    You could apply to the Local Authority for a Declaration that it is Exempted Development but the application material required is not far off a full planning application, I advise going for planning as you will never be able to sell the house without either planning or a Section 5 Declaration.


  • #5
    Gumbo
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    Depends what the OP means by living space.
    Do they mean a nice comfy space to do some work, watch tv, play games etc

    As long as they don’t provide a bed space and sleep in it then planning is not required.


  • #6
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,222 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Stanford wrote: »
    You could apply to the Local Authority for a Declaration that it is Exempted Development but the application material required is not far off a full planning application, I advise going for planning as you will never be able to sell the house without either planning or a Section 5 Declaration.

    400sqft detached exempted?


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  • #7
    Mackzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭Mackzee


    Yes, just place to watch TV and chill
    kceire wrote: »
    Depends what the OP means by living space.
    Do they mean a nice comfy space to do some work, watch tv, play games etc

    As long as they don’t provide a bed space and sleep in it then planning is not required.


  • #8
    corco2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭corco2000


    kceire wrote: »
    Depends what the OP means by living space.
    Do they mean a nice comfy space to do some work, watch tv, play games etc

    As long as they don’t provide a bed space and sleep in it then planning is not required.

    Kc wondering where in planning law is this stated. As I searched recently for a definition on 'habitible' space.
    When is a shed actually living space/ office/ work shed ect....
    What defines it as habible and liable for change of use planning. Thanks


  • #9
    [Deleted User]
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    corco2000 wrote: »
    Kc wondering where in planning law is this stated. As I searched recently for a definition on 'habitible' space.
    When is a shed actually living space/ office/ work shed ect....
    What defines it as habible and liable for change of use planning. Thanks

    The Planning & Development Act 2000 defines habitable as

    "
    "Habitable house" means a house which-

    (a) is used as a dwelling,

    (b) is not in use but when last used was used, disregarding any unauthorized use, as a dwelling and is not derelict, or

    (c) was provided for use as a dwelling but has not been occupied;".

    Edit - Any material change of use will require permission.


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