Hortéa

Planning

Planning routes for garden dwellings in the Republic of Ireland.

Three legal routes apply, depending on size, use, and whether the dwelling is detached. Each Hortéa model is mapped to the route it uses by default.

Verification pending

Route assignments pending solicitor sign-off. Do not rely on this matrix for planning decisions.

Permitted Dwelling
SI 600/2001 Class 1
Exempted Annex
SI 600/2001 Class 3
Full planning permission
Planning and Development Act 2000, Section 34
The Studio
The Linked Annex
The Residence

Select a cell to read the route detail below.

Route detail

This page summarises Irish planning law as it applies to garden dwellings in 2026. It is not a substitute for advice from your local authority planner or a qualified professional. Hortéa carries professional indemnity insurance and our planning consultant signs off every Class 1 application before submission.

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