Exempted Developments (Section 5)

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Exempted Development (Section 5)

 

All development of land or property requires planning permission, unless it is classed as exempt.

 

Exempted development is development for which planning permission is not required. Categories of exempted development are set out in the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended (Part 2 - Exempted Development Guidelines). They usually refer to developments of a minor nature, such as small extensions to houses, garden walls and so on.

 

However, if your property is in an Architectural Conservation Area, Special Amenity Area Order, or is a protected structure/listed building these exemptions do not apply.

 

Section 5 Declaration

In accordance with Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended any person may request a Declaration as to whether development is Exempt.

• A  Declaration of Exempted Development - Section 5 should be made in writing(hard copy only) to the Planning Authority, to determine whether a proposal requires permission or is considered exempted development:
  • Exempted Developments - Section 5
  • Planning Department
  • Galway County Council
  • Áras an Chontae
  • Prospect Hill
  • Galway
  • H91 H6KX
• The application should be accompanied by all relevant site maps and include a fee of €80
• The Planner will then assess the application and make a decision within four weeks
• The applicant can appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanala, accompanied by a fee (€210)

 

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