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Metal Garage - Is planning required

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  • 24-10-2020 6:11pm
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    eskerman
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭


    I am considering investing in a metal steel garage/storage unit circa 9m x 5m and it would be located to the rear of my property - I am rural and not overlooked

    Do I need planning permission for this structure thats basically bolted together and to the concrete slab

    Welcome any advice

    Paul


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    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,477 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Yes you do


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    eskerman
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭eskerman


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Yes you do

    Thanks for that.. I had been told some time ago I may not need it - but I perhaps should address this with Meath Co Co to be on the safe side -


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    gipi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,951 ✭✭✭gipi


    If the size of the garage exceeds 25 sq metres, it needs planning permission.


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    pullandbang
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    I don't think you need it.
    If it's bolted to a base, it's not considered "permanent" so AFAIK you don't need PP.
    Your shed supplier will clarify it for you.


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    eskerman
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭eskerman


    pullandbang wrote: »
    I don't think you need it.
    If it's bolted to a base, it's not considered "permanent" so AFAIK you don't need PP.
    Your shed supplier will clarify it for you.

    Thanks for your reply and I was chatting to a local farmer who said once the structure is bolted to a concrete slab and it’s not overlooking any adjacent property - it won’t require planning permission. I was aware the maximum size without planning for a concrete garage is 25sq/Mtrs and that size is too small for my needs

    If it’s not too much hassle I would apply for planning - but I’m told it can be a pain in the hole with all the box ticking and charges - drawings and maps and a project manager FFS


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    Stihl waters
    Registered Users Posts: 715 ✭✭✭Stihl waters


    Most people build away and never hear from any planning enforcement so if you did put it together for a temporary period the likelihood of it ever coming back on you would be practically zero, which obviously is the wrong thing to do and totally contrary to planning rules


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    eskerman
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭eskerman


    Stihl waters wrote: »
    Most people build away and never hear from any planning enforcement so if you did put it together for a temporary period the likelihood of it ever coming back on you would be practically zero, which obviously is the wrong thing to do and totally contrary to planning rules

    I see a lot of metal sheds and garages all around my rural area and I am sure the majority of them have not had planning permission - I agree we have to all follow the rules and be mindful of any impact any structure you construct on your property and especially with neighbours - I have already checked with my neighbours and they are not that close to me distance wise and none of them have any issue with my proposal of a 9m x 5m garage/shed metal frame construction and bolted together


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