House Design
When considering design for a dwelling , you should take particular care that it will be compatible or sympathetic to the adjoining landscape and other houses in the locality. This applies especially to roof type, windows, brick type, porches etc. Try always to consider traditional design. Advice from an RIAI registered architect will be invaluable in this regard. The Councils own “design guide” with which your architect will be familiar, will be of assistance to you in choos
Planning Issues
Planning issues It is commonly known you must have planning permission before you start to build a house or, you may even need permission before you even start to clear your site, particularly if you are making or widening access to a public road, demolishing a structure that was last used as a residence or demolishing a building in a terrace or one attached to another in separate ownership. Changes in use of a building will also need planning permission, irrespective of the