Planning Permission Archives - HBK Architects Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Architects help local charity

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 23 June 2020
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Architects, HBK Architects, Northern Ireland, Planning Permission, RSUA

Bookings are still open for this year’s annual fundraising event “Ask an Architect” organised by the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA). Northern Ireland Architects are offering you the chance to have a 1-hour consultation in exchange for a small donation to charity. If you’re looking advice on a new build, what is needed for […]

County Down Homes Start Onsite

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 16 January 2019
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Architects, County Down, Crossgar, Design, House, Planning Permission

Just before Christmas these two houses in Crossgar, County Down started onsite. Developed by Cornerstone NI, they are now available for purchase. More details can be found HERE. An exclusive development of two bespoke homes of contemporary architecture and high quality design. Each home has been designed to create light filled spaces that connect and […]

A guide to building a house extension in Northern Ireland

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 5 December 2016
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Architects, Builders, Costs, House Extension, Northern Ireland, Planning Permission

A house extension in Northern Ireland can be a great way to improve your home without moving. Quite often a simple solution can dramatically change the character of a house and provide that extra space required for a growing family or changing needs. Extending your home can be a great investment, adding space and improving […]

Curved Roof House Design – County Sligo

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 6 October 2016
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Architects, Cottage, Extension, Planning Permission, Sligo, Zinc Roof

Influenced by traditional Irish rural building forms, this latest design is currently awaiting planning permission. Located in Cloghermore, Calry, Co.Sligo the design retains an existing, single storey cottage at the front of the site which will be used for bedrooms. The curved, zinc clad roof will create a dramatic double height living space for our […]

Latest House Extension in Dundalk

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 5 August 2016
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Dundalk, HBK Architects, House Extension, Planning Permission, RIAI

As part of our regular blog posts we would like to give you a snap shot of some of the projects we have on the drawing boards. This latest project is a house extension design for an existing 1970’s house set in a fantastic site just outside Dundalk, Co Louth. The client was unhappy with […]

Planning Permission and Building in the countryside?

Posted by studio55
On 10 December 2015
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Architect, HBK Architects, Northern Ireland, Planning Permission

Due to current Planning Policy (PPS21) there are limited opportunities to gain Planning Approval in the Countryside. One way is by applying for permission to build a Replacement Dwelling. Did you know that old buildings that have been abandoned qualify for replacement? The requirements are that 4 walls are substantially intact and that the building […]

What the planners want when you are self building?

Posted by studio55
On 25 November 2015
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Architects, HBK Architects, Northern Ireland, Planning Permission

In this quick video we answer some frequently asked questions regarding Northern Ireland Planning Applications in the countryside.