Once a design has been established we will carry out percolation tests on site, prepare and submit your planning application to the relevant Local Authority on your behalf. At no time will you have to deal with the planning authority directly. All correspondence is dealt with in-house and you are constantly updated with the progress at various stages.

With the introduction of the Rural Design Guide in recent years and the more recent requirement for EPA testing, attaining planning permission for one-off houses is now a professional service and as such needs a professional and experienced approach. We have a team of highly qualified Civil Engineers, Architectural Technicians as well as EPA Assessors to ensure your application has every chance of success. It is also worth noting that this service is included in brochure design prices and as well as one of our own system designed dwellings. All sites are surveyed using the latest topography satellite levelling systems and your dwelling will be expertly situated to minimize visual effect on the landscape taking into account ground conditions and more importantly maximizing solar gain to ensure we create your ideal living environment.

Cork County Council has produced a very extensive planning guide which is applicable to most counties in Ireland. Topics covered included site selection, design and landscaping.