For grants towards the cost, see Housing Executive grants and the Disabled Facilities Grant.
Quick facts
- Minor works
- Permitted development rights
- Bigger works
- Planning permission from the council
- Listed buildings
- Listed Building Consent
- Find applications
- The Planning Portal, back to 1973
- Repair grants
- Only in exceptional circumstances
Permitted development
You can make certain minor changes to your home without planning permission, such as fitting an alarm or building walls and fences below a certain height. These works must meet certain conditions, for example size limits on extensions.
Planning permission
You can discuss your planning proposals with the council planning office for your area before you apply. You can use the Planning Portal to find, view or comment on a current planning application or search for applications and decisions made since 1973. Mid Ulster District Council runs its own portal.
Listed buildings
Before anyone can alter a listed building, they must apply to the local council for Listed Building Consent. You can check whether a building is listed on the Northern Ireland Buildings Database.
Help with costs
In exceptional circumstances, you might be eligible for a repair, renovation or replacement grant for your home. Exceptional circumstances mean there is an imminent and significant risk to you in your home.
Common questions
Do I need planning permission for a fence in Northern Ireland?
Not for walls and fences below a certain height, under permitted development rights.