Is there permitted development in Northern Ireland?

You can make certain minor changes to your home without planning permission. You have ‘permitted development rights’ to fit an alarm or build walls and fences below a certain height. To check minor work is under permitted development rights, contact the council planning office for your area.

How high can I build my fence Northern Ireland?

The wall or fence is not more than 2 metres in height anywhere on your property except where it adjoins a road or footpath. In this case the height is restricted to 1 metre.

What size of garage can I build without planning in Northern Ireland?

BUILDING REGULATIONS – Northern Ireland the floor area of the detached garage is less than 15 square metres. the floor area of the garage is between 15 square metres and 30 square metres, provided the garage is at least one metre from any boundary, or it is constructed from substantially non-combustible materials.

How big can you build a garage without planning?

4 metres
You can build a garage or outbuilding on your property without planning permission as long as it’s of a reasonable size – no higher than 4 metres. Do bear in mind though that outbuildings cannot take up more than half of the land around the original property.

How high can your Neighbours trees be?

2 or more mostly evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs. over 2 metres tall. affecting your enjoyment of your home or garden because it’s too tall.

How much does outline planning permission cost in Northern Ireland?

Outline Applications £433.

What is curtilage of the dwellinghouse?

Curtilage is legally defined as “the enclosed space of ground and buildings immediately surrounding a dwelling-house”, or “the open space situated within a common enclosure belonging to a dwelling-house.” Not all buildings have a curtilage.

What is the Planning Act in Northern Ireland?

The Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (Planning Act) is the principal piece of planning legislation in Northern Ireland.

What are the provisions of the Planning Act?

Matters which may be raised in an appeal under section 58 60. Appeal against failure to take planning decision 61. Duration of planning permission 62. Duration of outline planning permission 63. Provisions supplementary to sections 61 and 62 64. Termination of planning permission by reference to time limit 65.

Can a council make a non-material change to planning permission?

Power to make non-material changes to planning permission 68. Revocation or modification of planning permission by council 69. Aftercare conditions imposed on revocation or modification of mineral planning permission 70. Procedure for section 68 orders: opposed cases 71. Procedure for section 68 orders: unopposed cases 72.

Where can I find the Northern Ireland Act?

Explanatory Notes accompany all Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Latest Available (revised): The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.