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Plannign and building compliance

It can take longer than you might think to gather all the documents you need from your local authority and service providers (e.g. architects, building surveyors, geomatics surveyors or engineers) to show that your property complies with, or is exempt from, planning permission and/or building regulations.

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The good news is that most of your planning documents should be with your title deeds. However, you may have built an extension to the house or carried out other works since you bought it, and this will require additional documentation. The checklist below will help you get organised.

Remember, you don’t need to wait until a specific step in the process is done to apply for these documents. The sooner you can get them to your solicitor, the more likely it is that you can cut out delays. After all, the contract for your property sale can only be issued to the buyer’s solicitor once your solicitor has reviewed the planning and other title documents. 

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Questions

  • Do I need to apply for copies of planning permissions and opinions related to work done on my property since I purchased it?

  • Is there a septic tank or other domestic wastewater treatment system located on my property? If there is, is it registered? Do I need to have a BER assessment carried out?

  • Do I need a Certificate of Exemption to confirm that my small extension doesn’t require planning permission?

  • Do I need to get confirmation that my extension was built in compliance with the Building Regulations?

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