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Log Cabin type extension to Bungalow.

  • 21-04-2013 10:07PM
    #1
    cottage garden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    Can anybody recommend a company to build a one room log cabin at the side of a bungalow please?.

    There are a huge number of companies on the internet but it is difficult to know which ones are actually reputable/genuine.


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  • #2
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,547 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    Any/all recommendations by PM please.

    On a side note, is it intended to connect it to the house? either way it needs planning permission, but I'm just interested.


  • #3
    cottage garden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭cottage garden


    It will be separate to the house,on a large concrete area to the right hand side of the site, facing out to the road.

    Bungalow is on a main road & has neighbours on both sides.
    The Companies I have contacted so far have told me I would not need planning permission if it is kept under 20 square feet approx ????


  • #4
    Antigrav
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭Antigrav


    25 square meters is the exemption. As long as you have not other detached shed/garage on site.


  • #5
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,547 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    The Companies you have contacted are wrong, I'm afraid. 20 sq ft don't enter into the exemptions anywhere.

    The required exemption is S.I No. 600 of 2001.

    http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2001/en/si/0600.html#sched2

    Because the house is a Bungalow and you want to build a Log Cabin type structure to the side of the house, you will need planning permission for it.
    Antigrav wrote: »
    25 square meters is the exemption. As long as you have not other detached shed/garage on site.
    That isn't the only restriction. As this is placed to the SIDE of the existing house, it has to have the same finishes as the house to be considered exempted, clearly it doesn't, therefore it isn't exempted.


  • #6
    cottage garden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭cottage garden


    Thanks very much for attaching the planning regulations with respect to extensions.

    I had tried to find these myself but obviously with out success so this will be most helpful :p


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    OP
    How did you get on with this?

    I am also thinking of this idea too.


  • #8
    cottage garden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭cottage garden


    Hi there, after much research I have ordered the cabin from a company called Botanic Living. They are based in the Tullow Area of Co Carlow. The log cabin is now on order. It is scheduled to be erected next month as per my request. It will arrive by flat pack & will be erected by the company within two days. Botanic Living have been exceedingly helpful in all aspects of the design & advice. Their price especially given the product they are providing is most competitive. Also, the feedback I received from others I contacted who have used this company was excellent. If you do decide to contact them I would advise leaving it till nearer the end of the month as they take their holidays in August when the factory which manufactures the flat packs closes for holidays. Hope this is of some help, :)


  • #9
    lisasimps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭lisasimps


    Did anyone go ahead with this or know of anyone that has had a log cabin extension attached to a house?
    Thinking of doing it but (a competitor) has said there's a risk that leaks will occur as the wood settles and moves?


  • #10
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,708 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    lisasimps wrote: »
    Did anyone go ahead with this or know of anyone that has had a log cabin extension attached to a house?
    Thinking of doing it but (a competitor) has said there's a risk that leaks will occur as the wood settles and moves?

    How will the new elements comply with our Building Regulations?


  • #11
    lisasimps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭lisasimps


    kceire wrote: »
    How will the new elements comply with our Building Regulations?

    ??


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  • #12
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,708 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    lisasimps wrote: »
    ??

    The extension to your dwelling needs to comply with building standards, or regulations as they are known. How will the timber log cabin be connected to the main house and insulation in accordance with Part L and then also ventilated in accordance with Part F etc etc etc


  • #13
    Del007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,654 ✭✭✭Del007


    kceire wrote: »
    The extension to your dwelling needs to comply with building standards, or regulations as they are known. How will the timber log cabin be connected to the main house and insulation in accordance with Part L and then also ventilated in accordance with Part F etc etc etc

    Would the company installing the log cabin not do all this?


  • #14
    Gileadi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,127 ✭✭✭Gileadi


    Thats the question, are they doing it?


  • #15
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Del007 wrote: »
    Would the company installing the log cabin not do all this?

    :)

    Caveat Emptor.


  • #16
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,708 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Del007 wrote: »
    Would the company installing the log cabin not do all this?

    No. It’s the home owners responsibility.


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