What happens if planning permission is ignored?
If you do require planning permission but you proceed without it, you will have committed a planning breach. In the event of a planning breach, you will need to submit a retrospective application to the local council. If this is successful, you will not need to take any further action.
How long can you object to planning permission?
The local authority will request comments within a time limit, usually twenty one days, however in practice it is often possible to object to a planning application after this time limit has expired but before planning permission has been issued. It is generally best to make your objections known as soon as possible.
Can Neighbours stop planning permission?
In summary, your neighbour can have no influence on the development with regards to planning permission, as planning permission is not required. The exception to this would be if you are planning to take advantage of the Larger Home Extension Scheme under permitted development, which has its own particular process.
What happens if Neighbour objects to planning?
If a neighbour objects and challenges your application, you have the right to appeal. However, if the objections can be addressed with an alteration to the design of the extension, you can also opt to amend the plan accordingly and re-submit the application.
When to take out planning permission indemnity insurance?
Planning permission indemnity insurance When a previous owner has made alterations to the property without planning permission you could take out an indemnity policy. This would cover the risk of local authority enforcement. This kind of indemnity could also help if there are missing building regulation certificates.
When to report a development to Cork City Council?
As some developments may, over time, gain immunity under law from planning enforcement action (normally after 7 years), it is important that all suspected unauthorised developments are reported as soon as possible. Before making a planning enforcement complaint, please ensure Cork City Council is the appropriate planning authority.
How much does it cost to apply for planning in Cork?
Any person or body on payment of the prescribed fee (this is set by national legislation and is currently €20) may make a submission or observation in writing to Cork City Council in relation to a planning application.
Who is responsible for planning enforcement in Ireland?
Planning authorities such as Cork City Council are responsible for operating Ireland’s planning enforcement system, under Part VIII of the Planning and Development Act 2000. Planning enforcement relates only to matters of ‘unauthorised development’, which is a specific and particular term defined in the Act.