Planning
Planning routes for garden dwellings in Northern Ireland.
Three routes apply under Northern Ireland planning law. NI rules differ meaningfully from England's General Permitted Development Order — do not assume English rules apply to a Northern Ireland address.
Route assignments pending solicitor sign-off. Do not rely on this matrix for planning decisions.
Permitted Development Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 | Permitted as extension Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 — dwellinghouse extensions | Full planning permission Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, Article 11 | |
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| The Studio | |||
| The Linked Annex | |||
| The Residence |
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Route detail
This page summarises planning law in Northern Ireland as it applies to garden dwellings in 2026. It is not a substitute for advice from your local council planning department or a qualified professional. NI planning law diverges meaningfully from England's General Permitted Development Order — do not assume English rules apply to a Northern Ireland address. Hortéa carries professional indemnity insurance.
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