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Downsizing house after receiving planning permission

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  • 13-10-2006 4:22pm
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    rebellad
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    I have just received planning permission for a bungalow house circa 2500 sq ft. My problem is that one of the rooms is absolutely huge and I would like to reduce it in size a bit as it will be a complete waste of space, there was a bit of a miscalculation on the size of the room I wanted by the architect. Basically I was wondering can a house be downsized after getting planning permission or does it have to be reapplied for??


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    [Deleted User]
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    The planners are not interested in the internal layout...

    Only if you change the external appearance (to the front I believe) will you need to reapply.

    Can you rearrange the rooms or add another one? extra toilet, storeroom, etc


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    Do-more
    Registered Users Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    As long as the change is not a substantial alteration to the house then your best bet is build as you want it and when complete, seek retention of the changes.

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    smashey
    Registered Users Posts: 21,676 ✭✭✭✭smashey


    rebellad wrote:
    I have just received planning permission for a bungalow house circa 2500 sq ft. My problem is that one of the rooms is absolutely huge and I would like to reduce it in size a bit as it will be a complete waste of space, there was a bit of a miscalculation on the size of the room I wanted by the architect. Basically I was wondering can a house be downsized after getting planning permission or does it have to be reapplied for??

    By downsize, I assume you mean a change in the overall area of the house and not just the room in question. You don't have to re-apply for full planning permission. Get a revised drawing and apply for a minor amendment. You won't have to put a notice in the newspaper or on site. The Council's fee will be €63.


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