You’ve always known what your log cabin should be like? You know how many rooms should be there, and how they should be connected? And you finally decided to follow your dreams and order a log cabin to be built. But now you’re facing a question of whether you can be the only one to decide on the plan of the log cabin or should it be approved by the local authorities?
The general rule regulating log cabins in Ireland states that any building under 25 sq m and less than 3.9m high to the side or rear of your house doesn’t require planning permission. But since the local rules might slightly differ we highly recommend customers check with their local authorities prior to purchase.
For larger log cabins planning permission is necessary. Please keep in mind that Loghouse only provides the log cabin you requested and is not responsible for planning permission, which is the customer’s responsibility. However, we would be happy to assist in providing you with contacts of professionals who have been helping our customers for years.
I’m looking at some land in Raheen Britten in Co Dublin. Do you have any experience of how hard planning would be there to get 2 log cabins built. Thanks
Dear Amanda, we have our blog post on planning here: https://www.loghouse.ie/planning-permission-republic-ireland/
If I live in a council house, do I need permission from the County Council or can I build without informing them as long as it is below 25 square meters area?
Dear Ernes,
Please confirm with your County Council. In private owned properties you dont need any planning permission for structures below 25sq meters as long as its not residential. Please see our post for more details.
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I have space at the back of my detached house, do I need planning for a log cabin or wood apt or house. ? Thanks.
Dear Tara,
You do not need planning if the Loghouse will not be used as residential.
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