Build a modular home on a site as traditional home is too expensive

deepsea123

Hi,

Have a site with planning permission for a 3 bedroom house, but it's way too expensive to build on that site.

A modular home would be much more within my budget , but do I have to apply for planning permission again? The original planning permission was based on a design submitted by an architect.

I would still have to drop a well and provide for waste removal. Does anyone have an idea of how much they would cost?

Any advice welcome , it's all very daunting, but there are very few second hand homes available, and I need to move out of my rental accommodation

Thank you

Rocket_GD

Yes you would need to apply for planning permission again as you’re changing the design that was previously approved.

No idea about the price of a well and waste removal.

sydthebeat

When you say "modular home" do you mean a prefab log cabin?

deepsea123

Yes one of the prefab log cabins that had everything installed

elperello

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058417355/build-a-modular-home-on-a-site-as-traditional-home-is-too-expensive

Yes you would have to re- apply.

You'd need to check with local authority but a modular home may not be possible on your site.

You would also need an ESB connection and allow for groundworks.

Would you consider a smaller less elaborate traditional build that could be designed to accommodate extension when funds allow ?

sydthebeat

You might have some trouble getting planning permission for that , depending on what it looks like.

Some councils are looking for proof of building regulation compliance for these structures before giving permission, and that can be hard found as well, depending on the system used.

In my experience the modular systems out there that can show building reg compliance aren't any cheaper than a traditional block build.

deepsea123

The house that has planning permission is pretty much as basic as you can get an open plan kitchen/ living area then 3 bedrooms - 1 ensuite and a main bathroom

SupaCat95

I have lived in a timber log cabin. No, I dont recommend them. We may not have been totally kosher about it. They are hard to heat in the winter and hot in the summer. you need a dehumidifier running. Can you revisit and block work house again.

I suspect that prices are going to rise with energy cost in the shortly with conflict abroad especially wood.

SupaCat95

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123566558#Comment_123566558

Best advice.

NIMAN

Did the government not announce recently they are going to make it very easy for everyone to stick a log cabin in their back garden?

dennyk

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123566597#Comment_123566597

That's in the back garden of an existing house; basically extending the current planning exemptions on domestic non-residential outbuildings to also cover habitable buildings. It won't apply to a site with no existing dwelling.

JVince

Why do people make the assumption that a modular home is a "log cabin".

Log cabins are very unusual in Ireland and simply don't suit the landscape.

Modular homes are simply structures that are mostly pre-made and erected quickly on site and the sooner people realise that these are perfectly liveable structures, many with excellent ber ratings and 40 year guarantees, the better.

In a way they are ideal for one off houses.

A reasonably sized 3 bed modular home will cost about €100k-€120k. - site, base & connection to services incl

deepsea123

Thanks , can you recommend any companies?

sydthebeat

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123567266#Comment_123567266

3rd post?

deepsea123

Sorry I don't follow

Madd002

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058417355/build-a-modular-home-on-a-site-as-traditional-home-is-too-expensive

Look at framespace , seen a new two story go up in a 2 days seen van parked outside. Very fast roof slates couple days later windows were already in the frames,see different tradesman in while passing it's a lovely looking build, would wonder what the price difference is vs building block. Maybe you could send them your original plans and get them to cost. Then reapply for planning if needed.?

deepsea123

Thank you

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123566551#Comment_123566551

so a shed?

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123567266#Comment_123567266

Why? Because the OP said he wanted a timber log cabin.

What companies are providing these modular builds for one offs?

There are many under construction in Dublin, vision build for example, LGS construction but it has an agrement cert and by completion, didn’t really work out cheaper across the apartment block.

Many MMC options but not many I can see that will provide a 3 bed one offs for €100k.

Bass Reeves

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058417355/build-a-modular-home-on-a-site-as-traditional-home-is-too-expensive

As a matter of interest what size house and what kind of costs are you quoted/envisiged

Exiled Rebel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123616295#Comment_123616295

https://www.scanhome.ie/

This crowd based in Galway have been going a long time. I considered one before going down the block built route but that was only for cashflow reasons.

There's a fella in Cork I follow on Instagram who has one. A lovely modest 3 bed two-storey house and built to passive standard I may add.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123616326#Comment_123616326

I’d love to see a price break down of a typical 3 bed finished compared to a block build or timber frame. They look well though.

Exiled Rebel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123616690#Comment_123616690

There's examples on their site. I was advised by a tradesman recently that a builder he does work for is quoting €2,600/m2 in rural Ireland. Prices have gone through the roof over the past 5 years.

Even if the €296k turned into €350k you are still imo looking at better value compared to a traditional block built home.

https://www.scanhome.ie/archive/pricelist/Baltica.pdf