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Garage Conversion

Idbatterim · 2011-03-30 16:00:08

Hi, about to convert rear detached garage into outside games room, i know i cant go over 25m2 in size and over 3 m with the flat roof I have planned. Is there a certain distance I have to keep the patio door from neighbours boundary (to avoid overlooking etc) think i might have read this somewhere? I will only be putting…

30-03-2011 5:00pm

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Hi, about to convert rear detached garage into outside games room, i know i cant go over 25m2 in size and over 3 m with the flat roof I have planned. Is there a certain distance I have to keep the patio door from neighbours boundary (to avoid overlooking etc) think i might have read this somewhere? I will only be putting in a sliding door, no windows. Thanks for reading and any advice...

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#2 30-03-2011 5:35pm

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1m I believe for windows in single storey extensions so would be wise to follow it for the door
http://www.environ.ie/en/Publications/DevelopmentandHousing/Planning/FileDownLoad,1586,en.pdf

from here
http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentandHousing/PlanningDevelopment/Planning/PlanningLeaflets/

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#3 30-03-2011 6:01pm

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thanks for the reply, I was sure I had read it somewhere, better safe than sorry!

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