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

  • 21-06-2025 09:59AM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30


    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



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭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.



  • Subscribers Posts: 43,378 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


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



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 deepsea123


    Yes one of the prefab log cabins that had everything installed



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,181 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    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 ?



  • Subscribers Posts: 43,378 ✭✭✭✭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.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 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



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭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.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭SupaCat95




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,357 ✭✭✭✭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?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,863 ✭✭✭dennyk


    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.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,042 ✭✭✭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



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 deepsea123


    Thanks , can you recommend any companies?



  • Subscribers Posts: 43,378 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 deepsea123


    Sorry I don't follow



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭Madd002


    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.?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 deepsea123


    Thank you



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