Free guides to planning a new house or an extension
Plain-English guides for homeowners in Northern Ireland and Donegal. Read them at your own pace, then talk to me when you're ready.
The New House Guide
For anyone with a site in mind, family land, or an old homeplace to replace.
Inside:
How rural planning works in Northern Ireland and in Donegal
The routes to approval: farm dwellings, replacements, gap sites and more
Why road access and sightlines matter so much
How drainage and ground conditions affect where a house can go
The checks worth doing before design starts
What a full budget includes, beyond the build cost
The Extension Guide
For families whose house no longer fits.
Inside:
When you need planning permission, north and south of the border
What the existing house tells you: structure, levels and drainage
Neighbours and boundaries, handled early
Building regulations, which apply whether or not you need planning
What drives the cost, beyond floor area
The decisions that make an extension work well
Book a free 15 minute call. If your project needs a closer look, the Project Clarity Review is the next step: a visit and a written plan for £450, credited against the design fee if you appoint me within 12 months.