Retention Planning Advice

Are you operating an Airbnb or short-term letting property in Ireland without planning permission? New planning regulations introduced in 2026 could make it easier to regularise your property through a simplified retention planning application. The Irish Government...

Building works which are not exempted from Planning Regulations are called ‘unauthorised developments’, and they require a retention planning application to be lodged with the local authority. Retention Planning Applications with JEArchitecture At JEArchitecture we...

What Does Retention Planning Permission Usually Cover? In most instances, retention planning permission is for minor domestic additions that need to be regularised (corrected). These issues include, to name but a few: Unauthorised rear extensions Large garden sheds...

People often phone us for advice about retention planning permission and ask specifically about the ‘seven year rule’, or some other version of this idea. Below, I’m going to discuss the ‘seven year rule’, what it means, and clear up some misunderstandings surrounding...

If your local authority sends you a warning letter about an unauthorised development, you typically have four weeks to respond, clarifying whether the development is exempt, compliant, or required planning permission in the first instance. Don’t Ignore a Planning...

The procedure for making a retention planning application is exactly the same as for a normal planning application. Because of this, the cost of preparing a retention application is equivalent to that of an ordinary planning application. Outlay Costs for a Retention...

“How long does it take?” is always on our clients’ minds, especially if they are trying to close a sale. The Retention Planning Timeline Step 1: Lodging Your Application (Up to 4 Weeks) When you appoint RetentionPlanning.ie, we guarantee that we will lodge your...

Three Common Reasons You May Need Retention Planning Permission There are three common scenarios where people find themselves in need of retention planning permission. 1. Selling Your Property Homeowners trying to sell their property may face challenges if certain...

When a vendor goes to sell, they often find out during the sale that they need to apply for retention planning permission, when the buyer’s solicitor requests certificates for an alteration to the property. Property Alterations That May Require Retention Planning...

If you are thinking of selling your property, you should start the process of applying for retention planning permission as soon as possible. Why You Should Apply for Retention Permission Early To avoid major concerns early in the selling process, or delays later on,...

Receiving a planning enforcement letter from your local authority can feel overwhelming. It might seem like a complicated process, but acting quickly and understanding your options is key to resolving the issue. This blog will guide you through what a planning...

When selling or buying a property in Ireland, it is crucial to make sure that all building, conversion or renovation work complies with planning laws. This typically requires one of the following: Planning Permission, Retention Permission, or a Certificate of...