40m2 Old Style New farm shed without planning

danpaddyandy · 07-01-2021 8:26pm #1

Hi

I would like to build an A shaped block and galvanised roof, old fashioned looking shed, roughly measuring 9m long X 4.4m wide, max ridge height 4.5metres., for storing stuff and messing about

There is already a haybarn, old shed and slatted unit in the yard and old wall of an old shed where I'm thinking of building the new shed.

The yard is around 400m from nearest neighbour and not in any sightlines that would affect them.

I'm thinking of starting in the next 2 or 3 weeks and building without planning. Do ye think it's risky without planning or would ye work away?

Thanks

Track9 · 11-01-2021 4:08pm

The building might be exempted from Planning ( check the County Devt Plan ) Or could approach Planning Office in Council & show a rough sketch, location, etc.
They usually will give advice on what if anything needed ( Ofter referred to as a Pre Planning Meeting )

Donald Trump · 11-01-2021 4:17pm

It probably depends on the Council, but there were rules about the total size of existing sheds when we applied for a grant shed here >15 yrs ago. At that time there was quite a generous allowance for haysheds and other dry sheds I think. It wasn't as much for cattle sheds. We were told to get permission because of the grant anyway.

Other rules I think referenced the distance from the road etc.

Track9 · 12-01-2021 1:35pm

Distance to nearest House ( Particularly if within 100 meters ) Can be VIP. So one needs be careful on that one ............. If it's not applicant-owned Council will often look for a letter of support from that Householder. If animal housing then one needs a plan for effluent off-take. If it's a machine shed Council can be more amenable for permission.

Track9 · 12-01-2021 1:41pm

This can be a costly mistake, one which I nearly made ...
Council ( In Cork & I suspect elsewhere ) dislike/ban the Old fashioned Shiny Sheets. Always better for Sheds to blend into the landscape & not act as a Beacon for Co Council Executives on the road. They want Colour coated or at minimum painted sheets. Anyway, I'm sure you know that just wanted to flag it up for ev one thinking of building.

conseng · 12-01-2021 3:34pm

Check out the link below which describe the various exemptions. No bare galvanised roof sheeting is one issue to note.

https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/rural-economy/farm-management/Planning_Requirements_for_Farm_Building_Development.pdf

danpaddyandy · 21-01-2021 6:08pm

conseng wrote: »

Check out the link below which describe the various exemptions. No bare galvanised roof sheeting is one issue to note.

https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/rural-economy/farm-management/Planning_Requirements_for_Farm_Building_Development.pdf

Thanks very much for all yer info lads. That teagasc document shows a lot of exemptions and it looks like a 40m2 'dry barn' looks exempt.. Like the one I'm planning to build. Cheers

40m2 Old Style New farm shed without planning

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