Since 1963, any alterations to residential properties such as extensions, conversions, porches, driveway extensions etc. are subject to planning laws.

If the alteration to the property required planning permission, a "Certificate of Compliance" would be required to show the works completed are in line with the approved planning permission.

If the work to the property does not require planning permission, a "Certificate of Exemption" can be produced to give a professional opinion that it is exempt from planning.

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So if you are selling a property, you may be asked to produce various certificates to show that any work is above board and both inline with planning regulations and building regulations.

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At GetHouseSurvey.ie, we've partnered with an expert architect who has been producing certificates for over 30 years. The average turnaround time is about 1 week.