Then, when planning for your consultation, it can be useful to have the following:

• Photos of the elevations of your property (front and rear) and adjoining houses.
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• Photos of both interior and exterior of your house / apartment.
The full dimensions of the rooms, perhaps using the auctioneer's floor plan if available. Links from myhome.ie or daft.ie or aerial images from Google Maps showing the neighbouring properties for context and the property in question at a larger scale. Note: photos from first floor windows often help give a clearer understanding of boundary conditions.
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• For extensions and new build projects - general site dimensions and the approximate area for the proposed development. This is especially important if you want to have building work done in back and side gardens. Note:  Pinterest.com may have images useful for quickly communicating the feel / style you like.
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• Consider any other issues regarding access, land ownership or rights of way that might be a problem. Note: www.landdirect.ie may be useful in clearly identifying boundaries.

• Any information available related to similar building works carried out in the immediate area.

To make the most of your consultation, include the following information in your Project Description:

• Describe your property type:  Apartment, Bungalow, Cottage, Conservation/ Protected Structure, Detached, Semi detached, Terrace, End of Terrace.
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• Add a brief description of what you want to achieve. For example, the space and additional rooms required. Special facilities for those with disabilities? Also, confirmation of the space’s orientation - where is north/south/east/west
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• Provide a rough idea of your budget (it should include VAT, fees, furniture and landscaping if applicable)
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• Mention whether the dwelling has obtained planning permission or been previously extended?
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• You can include a link to, for example, Dropbox, with further information.