Exempted Development
Exempted development is development that does not require planning permission, the purpose of which is to facilitate developments of a minor nature. However, the development must fall within the exemption thresholds. If the development exceeds the thresholds, the development requires planning permission. Categories of exempted development and thresholds are set out in the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations (as amended).
Section 5 Declaration
Section 5 Declaration Under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) any person, on payment of the prescribed fee, may request in writing from the planning authority a declaration as to what in any particular case is or is not exempted development within the meaning of the Act. The person shall provide to the planning authority any information necessary to enable the authority to make a decision on the matter.
Section 5 Declaration of Exemption Application Form
Section 57 Declaration
Owners or occupiers of a Protected Structure may request a ‘declaration’ under Section 57 of the Act. The purpose of this declaration is for Planning Authorities to clarify in writing the kind of works that would or would not materially affect the character of the structure or any element of the structure which contributes to its special interest. The issuing of a declaration is a service that the Planning Authority provides at no cost to the owner or occupant of a protected structure. The Planning Authority has twelve weeks from the receipt of a request for a Section 57 to have it completed.
Section 57 Declaration Application Form
Other information regarding Exempted Development
The Office of the Planning Regulator and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have published a series of planning leaflets dealing with all aspects of the planning system. This specific leaflet contains some information on exempted development.