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The Problem Upstairs: Planning Issues with Unauthorised Attic Conversions in Ireland.
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The Problem Upstairs: Planning Issues with Unauthorised Attic Conversions in Ireland.

Extending your home by converting the attic can be a great way to get extra space in your home. It is probably the most cost effective way to extend, instead of building a bricks and mortar extension, as it is claimed to be half the price! However, converting your attic in Galway & Mayo can have regulatory difficulties in terms of planning permission and building regulation compliance. If you don’t deal with these matters, then it can cause serious difficulties when you come to sell your property, or to get insurance for it. So, it is important that you comply with all of the relevant regulations and standards, in order to sell your property. We will explore some aspects of this in this blog post.

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