10 step guide to planning an extension
1. Check whether you need planning permission You don’t necessarily have to get planning permission to extend your home but you need to tick all the boxes to qualify. There…
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Does my extension have to match the existing house?
Q: Does an extension that’s exempt from planning permission need to match the original look of the house? A: In NI the regulations state that for an exempted development: “The…
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West Donegal home with panoramic view
The owners had had a second home in this part of West Donegal since the 1960s and wanted to continue holidaying there with their children and grandchildren. Their property extended…
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Former Fermanagh Church Extended & Renovated
The former Tattykeeran Church originally dates back to 1814 and has been beautifully and sympathetically restored, converted and extended by the present owners over the last ten years to now provide…
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North facing extension
How do you get your house to change direction, get it to move so that it’s angled towards the sun and views? Insert roller blades underneath? Glenna Woods and Gerry…
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Family ties
Strengthening bonds within a family often involves gatherings for special events, perhaps even a joint holiday or two. Brothers-in-law Ryan Livendale and Callum Scott cemented their relationship with a slightly…
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Culture shock
Movingto another country can be an upheaval, and with housing style varying greatly from area to area, let alone from country to country, finding your bearings isn’t always easy. Especially…
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Breathing space
When Breda and Simon Cassidy decided to extend their Co Kildare home, they had a fair idea of what they wanted – a large bright space where the whole family…
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Family history
It’s rare to come across a house that’s been lived in by the same family since the 19th Century, let alone have it retain its ‘cottage feel’… For Hugh Synnott…
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Attic conversions
A roof space conversion is an ideal method of extending your home. But even if you are fairly experienced in construction work, this is not a project to rush into…
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Dream holiday
When you find the perfect place to relax, it’s tempting to think about buying a holiday home. Máirín and Kevin Conroy were lucky to find one in Co Mayo, although…
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In it for the long run
When planning for their retirement, James and Carol Tynan toyed with the idea of building a new home. Instead they decided to increase their Co Meath bungalow by building a…
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