From Garden Cabins to Attic Conversions - New Home Renovation Regulations Explained - 16/07/2026
Long-awaited changes to planning rules could make it much easier for homeowners to adapt their properties, with proposals to exempt a range of works from planning permission. The plans include garden accommodation, the subdivision of homes into two units, as well as roof lights, external insulation, and bike and bin storage.The proposals, which have been brought before the Oireachtas, are aimed at reducing bureaucracy and making it easier for people to modify their homes without going through the planning process. One of the most significant changes would allow homeowners to divide a single…
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