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Renovation of derelict cottage - Mayo

  • 24-09-2020 1:05pm
    #1
    sprayway
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    Hi all,

    I'm looking for some advice in relation to a renovation project i am considering, if anyone can assist i'd be extremely grateful.

    Background;

    - My father (Irish born & raised) has land upon which is the old family cottage (derelict for at least 80+ years)
    - Cottage as it stands (or barely stands) is in a poor state of disrepair - roof collapsed many years ago but probably 60% of the overall structure still remains

    Plans;

    - I (English born non Irish resident) would like to restore the cottage to a habitable state with a view to using it as a holiday home to enjoy for the years to come with my young family.

    My father's brother in law built a new house on the land next door around 20 years ago without any bother (he does, however live there and is a resident).

    I'm pretty confident planning permission would be required for the scheme, but as a non-resident, would this be likely? If someone could provide some insight into the planning process to help me find out whether this dream could actually be a reality?

    Thanks for reading.


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