Variations to Siting Regulations - Report and Consent

We can consider and determine applications to vary the siting requirements of the Building Regulations.

The Minister for Planning has established guidelines and objectives for siting and design of single dwellings that must be met before an approval can be granted.

Minister's guidelines 2006
(link to the Building Commission's publications web page)

Building Dispensation Brochure
Information on the Report and Consent Process to vary Siting Regulations

Adjoining Owner Comment Form (Regs 408-415)
Use this form in conjunction with your application to vary the Siting Regulations where neighbours' comments are required.

Adjoining Owner Comment Form (Regs 416-420)
Use this form in conjunction with your application to vary the Siting Regulations where neighbours' comments about daylight, overlooking and overshadowing are required.

Adjoining Owner Comment Form (Regs 424-426)
Use this form in conjunction with your application to vary the Siting Regulations where neighbours' comments about fences are required.

Application to vary siting regulations
It is possible to apply to Council for a variation in the siting requirements of the Building Regulations.

Flood Areas - Regulation 802-806 application
You should use the Flood Areas - Regulation 802-806 application form if you're requesting a variation to the Siting Regulations and your building works are being carried out in a flood prone area.