renovating old cottage

darrenjazz · 10-07-2019 7:35pm #1

Hello all, i want to renovate an old cottage i own in wicklow, just wondering do i need planning permission to carry out this work?
i wont be changing the look or size or i wont be adding any windows or doors., il only be renovating it to a nice liveable standard and keep it as original as possible.
hope someone can help
thanks in advance

Private Joker · 10-07-2019 7:38pm

darrenjazz wrote: »

Hello all, i want to renovate an old cottage i own in wicklow, just wondering do i need planning permission to carry out this work?
i wont be changing the look or size or i wont be adding any windows or doors., il only be renovating it to a nice liveable standard and keep it as original as possible.
hope someone can help
thanks in advance

Most likely won't need planning if there is no change of use, extensions or changes to the fascade but it would be wise to comply with the building regulations as far as is practicable .
At least an opinion of compliance would be required when and if u decide to sell in the future

Rows Grower · 10-07-2019 7:41pm

darrenjazz wrote: »

Hello all, i want to renovate an old cottage i own in wicklow, just wondering do i need planning permission to carry out this work?
i wont be changing the look or size or i wont be adding any windows or doors., il only be renovating it to a nice liveable standard and keep it as original as possible.
hope someone can help
thanks in advance

Bang away, that kind of work is encouraged.

Check first to see if you're entitled to any grants.

Fair play to ya, and best of luck.

darrenjazz · 10-07-2019 8:19pm

cheers for getting back to me folks, sounds good what info you two have given.
i heard something about if a house is derelict for more than 7 years you have to reinstate the house
do you know is this true?

BryanF · 11-07-2019 7:19am

darrenjazz wrote: »

Hello all, i want to renovate an old cottage i own in wicklow, just wondering do i need planning permission to carry out this work?
i wont be changing the look or size or i wont be adding any windows or doors., il only be renovating it to a nice liveable standard and keep it as original as possible.
hope someone can help
thanks in advance

Is the cottage currently lived in or is it derelict?
Is the currently electricity?
Is it on any preservation list?
Is there a working septic tank/mains waste system?

darrenjazz · 11-07-2019 6:25pm

hi yes its been derelict for 20 years
no electricity but there is a pole close
theres an old well on site
not on preservation list
and theres no septic tank
thanks

Rows Grower · 11-07-2019 6:58pm

darrenjazz wrote: »

hi yes its been derelict for 20 years
no electricity but there is a pole close
theres an old well on site
not on preservation list
and theres no septic tank
thanks

You sure there is no septic tank?

BryanF · 12-07-2019 7:17am

Planning required.

renovating old cottage

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