Pre-existing shedand 25 m2 requirements query/clarification

youngbird

Hi,

Looking for advice regarding the 25 m2 requirements for a home office/garden room and the allowed building area where existing outbuildings can be discounted due to being included in pre-existing planning permission.

My house was built ca. 1999 and all houses came with an 8 X 12 foot Barna shed.

From what I can find on the CoCo website, the original shed was not mentioned in the planning application, but came as standard for all new builds in the estate, laid on a concrete foundation.

Can I presume that the 8x6 shed is covered in the original planning given that it came as part of the new build package, and therefore discount the 8x6 feet from the total allowance for a home office floor area? i.e., I have 25 m2 to play with OR do I need to subtract the area of the existing shed?

Thanks for any advice.

muffler

Deduct the area of the shed first.

You can of course apply for permission for your home office and hopefully get it the size you want.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058306754/pre-existing-shedand-25-m2-requirements-query-clarification

The exemption takes account of all sheds on site. Including the existing one. My opinion, is planning is required.

Mellor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058306754/pre-existing-shedand-25-m2-requirements-query-clarification

If the shed was not I the planning application it is not included in the planning application.

Thats a moot point however, there is no rue that states That;

”existing outbuildings can be discounted due to being included in pre-existing planning permission”.

Exitinf sheds are counted, you have ~20sqm left or planning is required.