Permitted Developments Explained

Permitted Developments are projects afforded rights which do not require their acquiring specific Planning Permission in order to proceed and progress. Typically, major and ‘heavy’ works and refurbishments need to be granted specific permission from the Local Planning Authority (LPA) after making the necessary applications. Contained in the Town and Planning Act, 1948, planning permission is a crucial element for any project that requires it.

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Types of Property Insulation

There are fewer scenarios worse than living-out the chilly winter months in a poorly-insulated home. The function of thermal insulation is to reduce heat loss and gain by separating environments that differ in temperature using effective materials such as glass mineral wool. A well-insulated property is a cost-effective property, since the levels of heat escape are vastly lessened and so energy bills can be cut down.

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