On Monday 27th July 2026 new and amended planning exemptions will come into effect. The exemption details along with the conditions and limitations attached to each exemption are available to view below.  You are advised to check for potential restrictions on exemptions set out under Article 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, which can be viewed here Article-9--Restrictions-on-exemptions.pdf (size 1.1 MB) 

New exemptions: 

NB note: Class 1A, sub-division of a dwelling and Class 3A, detached auxiliary dwelling require notification to the Planning Authority at least 14 days before the commencement of works. The notification form for each is also available below.  

Related Documents:

Class-1A-Exempted-Development-Subdivision-of-a-House.pdf (size 175.8 KB)

Class-1A-Notification-Form---Subdivision-of-a-House.pdf (size 586.3 KB)

Class-1B-Exempted-Development-Dormer-Roof-Extension-&-1C-Insertion-of-Roof-Lights

Class-2A-Exempted-Development-Removal-of-a-Chimney-from-a-House

Class-3A-Exempted-Development-Auxiliary-Dwelling-House

Class-3A-Notification-Form---Detached-Auxiliary-Dwelling-in-Rear-Garden-of-Principal-House

Class-62-Exempted-Development-Bin-&-Bike-Storage-Shed-&-Class-63-External-Wall-Insulation

Amended-Exemption---Class-1-Extension-&-Class-3-Shed-Type-Structure.pdf (size 185.1 KB)

Amended-Exemption---Class-2-Heat-Pump