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Happy New Year!
We have received our marks for 2023 from The Royal Institute of
the Architects of Ireland (RIAI).
These marks confirm our registration as a Practice Member, a Registered Architect and Architect Accredited in Conservation G3.
It is mandatory for registered Architects in Ireland to achieve 40 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points on an annual basis. We consistently surpass at least 40% the minimum CPD requirements.
Cheers to a good year full of exciting projects!
We hope this holiday season gives you a chance to take a break from the demands of everyday life and enjoy the company of loved ones.
As we approach the end of this year, let’s take a moment to appreciate the magic and wonder of the holiday season. And as we welcome the new year, let’s embrace the opportunity to set goals and make the most of every day.
Here’s to a happy Christmas and a peaceful, prosperous new year!
Please note our office will be closed for holidays from December 23rd to December 27th.
Substantial increases to the existing planning exemption thresholds for solar panels are now available.
Two new sets of regulations entitled the Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) (No.3) Regulations 2022 and the Planning and Development (Solar Safeguarding Zone) Regulations 2022 which have immediate effect have been published on the 7th October 2022 .
Additionally two new classes of exempted development have been introduced.
For clarity, works that benefit from Planning Exemptions do not require Planning Permission.
In a nutshell,
The Planning and Development (Solar Safeguarding Zone) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 492 of 2022) support the Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) (No.3) Regulations 2022 and set out 43 Solar Safeguarding Zones (SSZs) within which a rooftop limit on solar panels continues to apply. The SSZs are applicable to all classes of development other than houses.
The Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) (No.3) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 493 of 2022) set out the main amendments to the existing solar planning exemptions contained in the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (the Principal Regulations). These regulations set out the updated conditions and limitations which apply to the various pre-existing classes of development (e.g. houses, industrial, light industrial, business premises and agricultural).
The exemptions are aimed at increasing Ireland’s generation of solar energy and combating climate change.
Isabel Barros Architects - Wexford is driven by a passion for creating high quality contemporary Architecture. Our goal is to make good design available to the general public while maintaining a strong focus on the energy efficiency and sustainability of our designs.
A graduate of Lusíada University in Lisbon, Portugal, Isabel is a Senior Architect with over 25 years experience. She is a registered member of both the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and the Portuguese Association of Architects. Isabel is also Accredited in Conservation at Grade 3.
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