Building Permits

Northern Ireland

Duration

8 – 14 weeks

Paperwork Mountain

Drawings Required

75%

Permit Headache

There may be a requirement that public signage and notices are bilingual in English and Welsh.

DID YOU KNOW?

Where a new external plant is proposed, a noise survey and acoustic design submission may be required.
For historic buildings, works in conservation areas, or significant development sites, the city planning authority may expect a pre-application meeting. This can add one month to the overall permitting period.
It can be a criminal offence to undertake unapproved works on a listed building.
Separate agreements are required for party walls where the site shares boundary walls or structures with neighbours.

Any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us.

The previous info is intended as broad guidance – every site varies. Contact Alan for tailored permitting advice relating to Northern Ireland.