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Extension exemption, how long to wait after new build

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  • 05-10-2019 9:27pm
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    Ruby2Shoes
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭


    I am about to start building my house which I have been granted planning permission for. However I now would like to add an extension to the rear of my planned house. I would build it in accordance with the 40sqm rear extension exemption rules.
    Can I build it at the same time as I build the planned house? If not, how long do I need to wait?


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    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 17,701 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    You need to wait until the house you have been granted planning permission for is complete, which would usually mean habitable.


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    OP, best to Revisit the design with your architect. And Resubmit planning. Tacking on an extension before you’ve even started building, will not be good use of space or your money.


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    Ruby2Shoes
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Ruby2Shoes


    Thanks for replies.

    I’m happy with the new design and it actually makes better use of the space.

    If you say finished and habitable, then do I just have to wait 1 day and build my extension? Do I need to provide proof that it was finished to the original plan by taking photos?


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,438 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Double check your original planning doesn’t remove the exemptions.
    Got one recently in South Dublin and it was conditioned that no works that would otherwise be exempt be carried out with a further planning. That includes sheds also.


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    Ruby2Shoes
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Ruby2Shoes


    kceire wrote: »
    Double check your original planning doesn’t remove the exemptions.
    Got one recently in South Dublin and it was conditioned that no works that would otherwise be exempt be carried out with a further planning. That includes sheds also.

    I didn’t know they did that! Mine doesn’t thankfully


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    Ruby2Shoes
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Ruby2Shoes


    Does anyone have any info about the length of time I need to wait after original planned build is complete, or if I need to show proof that it was built as planned and then extended?
    Ideally I want to just build the new layout and I can’t find anything in planning guidelines that stipulates when I can build the extension


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    db
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    I would expect you would need to get your certificates of completion and planning compliance first.


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    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 40,989 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Ruby2Shoes wrote: »
    Does anyone have any info about the length of time I need to wait after original planned build is complete, or if I need to show proof that it was built as planned and then extended?
    Ideally I want to just build the new layout and I can’t find anything in planning guidelines that stipulates when I can build the extension

    you cant "extend" what doesnt exist, and you can only extend a "dwelling" without permission.....so thats where the planning definitions kick in. A dwelling is only a dwelling when its finished.

    These are technicalities, but i know of circumstances where councils have enacted enforcement action becuase of this very iussue.


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