Planning & Environment

If you are considering buying a property, whether it is a house, apartment, commercial, industrial, heritage, or farmland it is essential that you satisfy yourself fully that any development works that have been carried out on the property has been carried out in full compliance with any Planning Permission that may exist on the property.
In addition you must be satisfied that the use to which you intend for the property is covered by such Planning Permission as exists on that property.
If you own a property and intend to change the use of the property you may well need planning permission to do so.
If you are of the view that somebody is building premises without the proper Planning Permission, we are in a position to advise you of all aspects of Planning, Development and Environmental Law and how to deal with the situation.
We at Steen O Reilly can advise you as follows;

• Whether a property requires Planning Permission or is exempted from the requirement of same.
• Statutory Agreements with Local Authorities.
• The zoning of the land in question.
• The need for Planning Permission.
• Architect’s Opinion on Compliance with Planning Permission and Building Control Regulations.
• Retention Permission.
• The Building Control Act and Building Regulations.
• The Fire Services Act 1981 and Fire Officer’s requirements.
• Compulsory Purchase Orders and compensation thereunder.
• Water pollution and waste management.
• Environmental Impact and Protection.

If you need advice on any of the above matters, please contact us where we are happy to advise. YOUR FIRST CONSULTATION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE.