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Velux windows / sky light - is planning permission required?

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  • 24-11-2012 2:00am
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    uberalles
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering if I convert my attic can I put in Velux windows in with no permission?


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    JustLen
    Registered Users Posts: 634 ✭✭✭JustLen


    What is the purpouse for the conversion? Will it be a bedroom for example or just used for storage?

    You will need to check with your local authority as it varies from council to council. Generally if it is rear facing and doesnt overlook neighbors you will not need PP

    Also where will the window be facing, to the rear of the house, the front or the side? And will it be overlookin a neighbouring property?


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    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,524 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    To the back of the house no.


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    JustLen
    Registered Users Posts: 634 ✭✭✭JustLen


    Is that always the case? even if its looking directly into another property?


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    phormium
    Registered Users Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭phormium


    I put some in the back of the house years ago, had to get planning, was overlooking no one. Maybe my mistake was asking!


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    Senna
    Registered Users Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    phormium wrote: »
    I put some in the back of the house years ago, had to get planning, was overlooking no one. Maybe my mistake was asking!

    I don't think it matters if its overlooking somebody else or not, you should ask the planning dept in the local council. The real problem would arise if you didn't get planning and some nosy **** neighbour reported you for it, it happens a lot.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,404 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    It normally isn't a problem if it is at the rear of the property.

    However, if it is an existing two-storey property, be very wary of using the space as a bedroom as it is much harder to escape in the event of a fire and you will need to make alterations to the rest of the house. Do not skimp on this.


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    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    Why not have a word with the council planning dept?


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