Understanding Planning, Architecture & Construction in Ireland

Learning Outcomes 5, 4

1. Before building a house, the client must apply to the local authority for planning permission. It is against the law to build a house without permission in Ireland. Answer the questions below.

1. What are the key benefits of requiring people to get building permission?
2. List 3 ways Planning Permission can be sought. Explain each.
3. What is the typical process for obtaining full planning permission?
4. What documentation is required to be included in an application?
5. You are required to examine a recent/current property planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanala (include the chosen application in your answer). You can find applications at your local planning office’s website (e.g., www.dublincitycouncil.ie/planning applications made recently).
   • Outline the Planning Application you have chosen, i.e., address, location, property type.
   • List the documentation received by the Planning Authority.

Learning Outcome 2, 5

2. Shelter and Home. Historical architecture in residential Ireland. Restoration and Conservation. Answer the questions below.

1. Examine the concept of Shelter and Home. Define adequate Shelter. Define the concept of Home.
2. List 3 architectural characteristics of a Georgian Residential Dwelling in Galway, Ireland. Use one illustration for each to support your answer. (e.g., Sash window)
3. Outline key principles of Restoration and Conservation, identify the difference between the two. Explain the factors to consider when evaluating a historic building.
4. What is Irish Vernacular Architecture? List 3 design influences of Irish vernacular houses, one illustration for each to support your answer.
5. Choose a historical building in Ireland. (Include spec and image of the chosen dwelling in your answer – Galway / Dublin / Cork).
   • Highlight and explore the positive and negative encounters a property professional might encounter in putting the property on the market.
   • List what implications may face the Property Professional in the sale process of the property – positive and negative.

Learning Outcomes 3, 4

3. Professionals in the Construction and Building Industry. Building Durability. Property Development.

1. List 3 key building construction-related professionals encountered by a property professional. Give a brief overview of each profession. (e.g., Architect).
2. Using the 3 professionals you have chosen, examine the importance of their role in the chronological sequence of a house build.
3. Identify 3 various professional tradespeople in the construction and building industry (e.g., Electrician). Give a brief overview of each profession. Why is it important for a property professional to understand the role of these professional tradespeople?
4. List the main factors affecting the durability of a building?

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