Convert Concrete Shed into Studio

DaveDave

Hi All,

I have a small 20 sq.mt concrete shed at the back of my garden that I’m thinking of converting into a small studio apartment to rent out.

Just wondering if there any rules that I should be aware of?

I’ve read the citizens information on minimum physical standards.

It all seems fairly easy - just worried that there is more to it. Eg it Doesn’t mention anything about minimum size?

Thanks for the help!

Dave

April 73

You would need planning permission which you're unlikely to get.

martinn123

DaveDave wrote: »

Hi All,

I have a small 20 sq.mt concrete shed at the back of my garden that I’m thinking of converting into a small studio apartment to rent out.

Just wondering if there any rules that I should be aware of?

I’ve read the citizens information on minimum physical standards.

It all seems fairly easy - just worried that there is more to it. Eg it Doesn’t mention anything about minimum size?

Thanks for the help!

Dave

Yea, one small one.

The Requirement to obtain Planning Permission.

DaveDave

Thanks Avril and Martin.

I should have explained further - the shed already has electrics, water, drainage etc, so all that I would need to do is internal stuff like adding kitchen appliances and a shower.

I don’t think I would need planning permission for that would I?

Thanks again
Dave

elperello

DaveDave wrote: »

Thanks Avril and Martin.

I should have explained further - the shed already has electrics, water, drainage etc, so all that I would need to do is internal stuff like adding kitchen appliances and a shower.

I don’t think I would need planning permission for that would I?

Thanks again
Dave

You would need pp for change of use from shed to dwelling.

Samuel T. Cogley

Insulation would be an issue as well I imagine.

BorneTobyWilde

If it's less than 40 square meters you don't need planning to convert garage to living space.

Lumen

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

If it's less than 40 square meters you don't need planning to convert garage to living space.

Nope.

Gumbo

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

If it's less than 40 square meters you don't need planning to convert garage to living space.

Incorrect advice.

Gumbo

OP maybe you can clarify.
When you say studio, do you mean a studio flat/apartment or a studio that you can do a bit of home work in, hobby, painting etc?

BorneTobyWilde

kceire wrote: »

Incorrect advice.

Not my advice, it's written here.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/planning_permission/planning_perm_altering_a_house.html


Generally, you will not need planning permission for:
''Converting a garage attached to the rear or side of the house to domestic use provided it has a floor area of less than 40 square metres.''

hognef

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Not my advice, it's written here.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/planning_permission/planning_perm_altering_a_house.html


Generally, you will not need planning permission for:
''Converting a garage attached to the rear or side of the house to domestic use provided it has a floor area of less than 40 square metres.''

"I have a small 20 sq.mt concrete shed at the back of my garden".

Doesn't sound like a garage, or indeed attached, to me.

DaveDave

Thanks all.
Yes, I would like to convert it to a studio/apartment to rent out.
It's attached via electrical wires, water and drainage.
Given it's less than 40 sq meters then that actually sounds like it will be okay...

Gumbo

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Not my advice, it's written here.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/planning_permission/planning_perm_altering_a_house.html


Generally, you will not need planning permission for:
''Converting a garage attached to the rear or side of the house to domestic use provided it has a floor area of less than 40 square metres.''

Your reading the wrong the piece of legislation. That is for a space that is connected to the dwelling already.

Gumbo

DaveDave wrote: »

Thanks all.
Yes, I would like to convert it to a studio/apartment to rent out.
It's attached via electrical wires, water and drainage.
Given it's less than 40 sq meters then that actually sounds like it will be okay...

Ok so this has clarified the position.

Save your money, you will not get planning permission for this.

BorneTobyWilde

kceire wrote: »

Ok so this has clarified the position.

Save your money, you will not get planning permission for this.

What is difference, one needs no planning, and one has no hope of planning, seems weird.

elperello

You need pp for what you describe.
Attached means built on to the main house.
Best to contact the planning department of your local authority.

Gumbo

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

What is difference, one needs no planning, and one has no hope of planning, seems weird.

Both options would require planning as the OP wants to create a studio apartment to rent out.

Exempted conversions of attached garages to living space mean that’s the living space for the main dwelling. Not a new flat to be rented out.

It weird at all when you work on this field and understand the differences.
Bit are totally different uses and the planning rules are quite clear.

rameire

I’m hijacking this thread if ok,
Purchasing a house which has a block shed with tiled roof it is not attached to the house, its current use is a gym, I’m planning to turn it into a tv room and add skylights , along with insulation.
This would not require planning I assume?

Gumbo

rameire wrote: »

I’m hijacking this thread if ok,
Purchasing a house which has a block shed with tiled roof it is not attached to the house, its current use is a gym, I’m planning to turn it into a tv room and add skylights , along with insulation.
This would not require planning I assume?

You are ok with that use.
Insulation and sky lights on the shed don’t need planning and the use will be ancillary to the main dwelling so you be grand.

(Assuming the shed is planning compliant in the first place )

rameire

kceire wrote: »

You are ok with that use.
Insulation and sky lights on the shed don’t need planning and the use will be ancillary to the main dwelling so you be grand.

(Assuming the shed is planning compliant in the first place )

Cheers,
Shed has been in situe over 10 years and this is second sale of property, so would assume it would have popped up before, but it’s on our solicitors list to look at.
Now just need to move in and find a man for the job in D15