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Query on planning retention

  • 19-07-2011 09:40PM
    #1
    duffman21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭


    Hi

    Just a quick question on planning retention. Have planning permission to build my house but now realised that we have to change the direction it faces as there are power lines going through the field and we cant build in the original direction as the building would be to close to the power lines.

    We are not changing the size or design of the house just the direction it faces (No neighbors within an acre and we are blocked on all sides with trees so nobody can see the site).

    Just wondering if anyone has had similar issues and did you have much trouble getting planning retention?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    brian_t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,983 ✭✭✭brian_t


    duffman21 wrote: »
    we cant build in the original direction as the building would be to close to the power lines.

    Your house will still be the same distance from the power lines no matter which direction it faces.

    As you haven't started to build yet have you considered the "possible" health implications of living near power lines and how it might affect the resale value of your house.

    I know that there are conflicting reports about the health dangers but it's just something to think about.


  • #3
    RKQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭RKQ


    A change in layout will invalidate your planning permission. Changing the direction is a huge change. Why weren't the power lines seen during the design stage?

    If its as simple a change as you make out then a new fast application to the planning authority should be dealth with quickly. A 12 week delay might be worth it on your greatest financial investment.


  • #4
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 43,802 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    as RKQ says, a change of direction would require planning permission... its highly significant as the elevation that was to face the road would now not!!!

    also, irregardless if that.... the house should have been designed to face a particular way due to views, orientations, light etc..... turning it through 90 etc would serious impact the design.


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