JAMES DREW &

ASSOCIATESArchitectural Consultant

& Chartered Building SurveyorSCS MRICS MBEng

LORD EDWARD STREET, BALLYMOTE, CO. SLIGO, IRELAND Tel: 0719197779 Fax: 07197778 Mobile No. 087 9893 008 Email: jdrewassociaters@gmail.com

PLANNING YOUR PROJECT

Presentation for Self Build SeminarThe Coach House Hotel, Ballymote

Wednesday 12th March 2008

Planning Process• The Plan• People involved• Guidelines –

Development Plan• Pre-Planning

Consultation• Application Process• Exempted Development• Retention• Protected Structures

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Integrating New & Old

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Community & Environmental Awareness

Environmentally sensitive siting & Design

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Integrating into Natural Environment

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Preplanning Considerations

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Design to Communities needs

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TraditionalJames Drew & Associates - Architectural Consultants, Lord Edward St., Ballymote, Co. Sligo

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Contemporary

Planning - Ballymote

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Protected Structures

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Construction Process

Cost Analysis Building Contract Signing off, Bank, Compliance

with Planning and Building Regulations

Insurances Sub-letting – Advantages &

Disadvantages BER – Building Energy Rating Building Control Act 2007

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Building Contract

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Compliance with Planning & Building Regulations

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BER-Building Energy Rating

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THANK YOU

Planning application timescale

Start Notice published in newspaper and site notice erected

2 weeks later Latest date for lodging application Between 2 weeks and 5 weeks, application is validated by

the planning authority. Submissions or objections are considered.

Between 5 and 8 weeks later Planning authority issue notice of their decision on the application.

(Alternatively, they may request further information.) 4 weeks after If no appeal is made, the planning issue of

notice authority will issue grant of decision. permission, or outline permission,

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Where to find local planning policy

7 . Where can I find out about local planning policies? The development objectives and policies of the planning

authority are set out in the local development plan. Policies and

objectives for promoting and controlling the building of houses,

favoured locations for housing, comprehensive guidelines on design standards, etc., are normally found in or identified by the

plan. You can view the plan at any time during office hours at the

planning authority offices or local libraries.

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