Notification of Intention to avail of exemption Part 1 Schedule 2

New regulations came into effect Monday 27 July 2026

The seven Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations, amend the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended (Regulations of 2001) to provide for: list

Particular attention is drawn to the detail set out in the Regulations, such as the applicable conditions. In the case of new Class 1A (sub-division) and new Class 3A (Detached Auxiliary Dwelling “DAD”), this includes: 

• The requirement to notify the planning authority at least 14 days before the development takes place. Complete Notification of Intention Form & email to planning@longfordcoco.ie
• Both Regulations (Class 1A and Class 3A) are time-bound and the related exemption provisions will expire on 31 December 2030.

In all cases, any relevant Building and Fire Regulations, including those for habitable dwellings where applicable, will continue to apply, for further detail, click here.

For further detail, please see below copies of regulations:

Planning & Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026 SI 338 of 2026

Planning & Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (2) Regulations 2026 SI 339 of 2026

Planning & Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (3) Regulations 2026 SI 340 of 2026

Planning & Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (4) Regulations 2026 SI 341 of 2026

Planning & Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (5) Regulations 2026 SI 342 of 2026

Planning & Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (6) Regulations 2026 SI 343 of 2026

Planning & Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (7) Regulations 2026 SI 344 of 2026