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S.I. No. 359/2026 - Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2026

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Article 7of the Principal Regulations 4. The Principal Regulations are amended by substituting for Article 7

(2)(
  1. c)the following - “(
  2. c)This Part applies to works in connection with the design and construction of a new dwelling or an extension to a dwelling involving a total floor area greater than 45 square metres.”

Article 9of the Principal Regulations 5. The Principal Regulations are amended by substituting for Article 9

(2)(
  1. b)the following - “(
  2. b)an extension to a dwelling involving a total floor area greater than 45 square metres,”

Article 20A of the Principal Regulations 6. The Principal Regulations are amended by substituting for Article 20A

(2)(b)(
  1. ii)the following - “(
  2. ii)an extension to a dwelling involving a total floor area greater than 45 square metres,”

Article 20F of the Principal Regulations 7. The Principal Regulations are amended by substituting for Article 20F

(2)(
  1. b)the following - “(
  2. b)an extension to a dwelling involving a total floor area greater than 45 square metres,” GIVEN under my hand, 21 July, 2026. JOHN CUMMINS, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.) These Regulations amend the Building Control Regulations ( S.I. No. 496 of 1997 ) to align with the increase to the existing floor area thresholds in planning exemptions for extensions to dwellings, as set out under the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026. Privacy Statement Accessibility European Legislation Identifier (PDF) Open Data License Ráiteas Príobháideachais Inrochtaineacht Aitheantóir Eorpach Reachtaíochta (ELI) Ceadúnas Sonraí Oscailte Liosta Fianán © Government of Ireland. Oireachtas Copyright Material is reproduced with the permission of the Houses of the Oireachtas © Rialtas na hÉireann. Atáirgtear ábhar faoi Chóipcheart le cead ó Thithe an Oireachtais

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