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Refurbishing Vacant Property - Planning Permission Exemptions
From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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Those who wish to convert certain commercial premises - including vacant areas above ground-floor premises and former pubs - into residential units do not require planning permission for such works. The exemptions are in place until the end of 2025. A limit of nine residential units can be produced under an exempted development.
Someone proposing to undertake works must give the relevant planning authority at least two weeks’ notice of the proposed change of use of a premises and any related works.