Kate O Brien- Architecture and Graphics

31/03/2026

The New Way To Get Design Done for personal projects and small businesses!

Reliable and affordable. Scale your creative output with a dedicated person who puts your needs and vision into a design!

Website design made easy and user friendly for those who are not TECH-SAVVY

Contact Kate on 086 378 5109

Relevant Projects:

Escape to Hemma Grove Stay and Wellness . Enjoy our services in Cuffesgrange, County Kilkenny — a tranquil countryside retreat offering cozy cottages, wellness experiences, and peaceful nature surroundings for rest, rejuvenation, and reconnecting with yourself.

11/11/2025

🏗️ Book a FREE 15-Minute Architecture Consultation

Let’s talk through your project ideas and clarify the path forward.
In this short call, I’ll help you:

🗺️ Understand the Planning Process – Learn what steps are involved in taking your project from concept to completion, including approvals and key milestones.

⏳ Get Realistic Timeframes – Discover how long each stage typically takes, so you can plan ahead with confidence.

🧱 Discuss Design Concerns – Talk through any challenges, restrictions, or uncertainties you have about your site, budget, or ideas.

✨ Explore Design Potential – Find out what’s truly possible for your space, with creative and practical options tailored to your goals.

This session is completely free — no pressure, just professional advice to help you start your project on the right track.

Contact Kate On 086 378 5109
[email protected]

19/10/2025

Attic Conversion – Compact Bedroom Design
This project converts an unused attic into a practical and efficient bedroom space measuring 12m², with an overall floor area of 16.65m² including storage. The design focuses on maximising functionality within a confined roof structure, incorporating built-in wardrobes, a study desk, and accessible attic storage. A 2m central headspace provides comfortable circulation while maintaining efficient use of volume.

The drawings were prepared for an Exemption 5 planning application, ensuring the proposal met compliance requirements while delivering a well-balanced and livable design solution.

To get a consult or Talk to Kate
086 387 85109
[email protected]

18/10/2025

I’m Kate O’Brien — a Graduate Architect who’s always been drawn to the intersection of structure, aesthetics, and storytelling. While my formal training is in architecture, my curiosity led me to teach myself graphic and web design, where I discovered new ways to express ideas and connect with people. I love exploring how design—whether physical or digital—can shape the way we live, work, and interact.

I provide a range of creative and practical design services, including architectural design and planning permissions, attic conversions, landscape and interior projects, as well as brand identity, marketing materials, and social media content creation. She also designs and develops modern, user-friendly websites that are easy to edit and optimized for functionality and SEO—combining architectural precision with digital creativity to deliver thoughtful, cohesive design solutions.

Contact on 086 378 5109
[email protected]

21/08/2025

✨ Thinking of building an extension? Here’s what you need to know ✨

📐 If your extension is **over 40m²**, you’ll need full planning permission.
🏡 But if it’s **under 40m² (e.g. 32m²)**, it can often be **exempt from planning permission**.

To confirm this, you can apply for a **Section 5 Declaration** – basically a letter from the council confirming your development is exempt.

✅ What’s involved:

* Submit a drawing of the extension
* Provide a site map
* Pay the €80 council fee

⏳ In about a week, you’ll receive an official exemption letter.

👉 Some people don’t bother with the Section 5 letter, but it can become an issue when selling your home – as a buyer’s solicitor will look for proof that the extension is exempt. The good news is, you can still apply for it retrospectively.

If you need **drawings or help with your Section 5 exemption**, I can prepare everything for you and guide you through the process.

📩 Message me today to get started!
Contact Kate On 086 378 5109

17/08/2025

🏡 Architectural Drawing & Planning Support

By Kate O’Brien

Looking to make changes to your home or property?

I provide affordable, practical drawing and planning support tailored to your needs:

✨ My Services Include:

- Planning application drawings 📑

- Assistance with planning-exempt applications

- Commercial/ Residential Floor plans & layout redesigns

- Design drawings for extensions, conversions & renovations

- Practical, measurement drawings with fire cert submissions

- General advice on design and on planning process

⚠️ Important Note:

I am not a registered architect/engineer/surveyor. My role is to assist with design, drawings, and the planning process, but I cannot provide certified sign-off required for legal compliance or mortgage/sale purposes.

📌 If you need design support, plans prepared, or help navigating planning applications, I’d be delighted to assist.

📧 Email me on [email protected]

📞 Contact: Kate O Brien 086 378 5109

08/04/2025

The New Way To Get Design Done for personal projects and small businesses!
Reliable and affordable. Scale your creative output with a dedicated person who puts your needs and vision into a design!
Website design made easy and user friendly for those who are not TECH-SAVVY

Contact Kate on 086 378 5109

Relevant Projects:
*Basic Website:*
https://www.theselfcenter.in

www.latindanceheelsindia.in

https://www.tudorhouse.co.in/

*More complex:*
www.thedanceclubkilkenny.com

www.paulthedanceclubindia.com

07/04/2025

The New Way To Get Design Done for personal projects and small businesses!
Reliable and affordable. Scale your creative output with a dedicated person who puts your needs and vision into a design!
Website design made easy and user friendly for those who are not TECH-SAVVY

Contact Kate on 086 378 086 378 5109

03/04/2025

The building of log cabins at the back of houses without planning permission will be limited to big gardens.
The Government is now pushing to exempt cabin-style and modular apartments from needing planning in order to increase the housing stock.

However, the move is not intended to be widely used in built-up areas and urban estates.

Government figures are concerned about a proliferation of cabins in smaller gardens.

Currently, extensions can be built at the back of houses which are less than 40 square metres in size without planning permission. However, they have to be attached to the house.

The Coalition is looking to expand these planning exemptions to include detached extensions, such as cabin-style houses, which would provide a downsizing option for family members. However, there would still need to be 25 square metres of free space in the garden.

Contact meet if you wish to have drawings, designs or planning done! Consults available

Kate on O86 086 378 5109

01/04/2025

Tiny Homes | Modular Homes | Backyard Cabins
Planning laws are changing!!!

Proposals
What the government is discussing is allowing the building or placement of a detached “building or structure” up to 40sq m (430sq in) in a larger, appropriate family garden. The remaining space must be at least 25 sq m (current density stipulations) and obviously, the area must be reached easily by the fire brigade.

The potential change to planning law is clearly aimed at rural situations and bigger back gardens, not the modest 40sq m to 50sq m outdoor room of a typical three-four-bed new build in a city. It's perfect for farmers with plenty of surrounding land — many of whom are caught in planning battles to accommodate a younger generation working with them.

Currently, we can only build 25sq m detached and behind the house. This cannot be permanent/residential, and it’s an aggregated situation if you have already added sheds and outbuildings. If the law passes, if the owner tips over 40sq m detached, just as with an attached extension, planning will be required.

Still, real need aside, there’s an investment opportunity for anyone who has the money to build a larger 40sq m residential inclined studio space, or guesthouse in any rangy garden.

Planning Permission
There is no blanket change ahead for residential log homes or any small studio-style building on an individual site being included as exempted development under discussion. If you intend to put up and live in a timber building or any tiny home or structure rooted to the ground (tied to utilities or off-grid) on a site — it is subject to planning permission.

For more information of the planning process, planning drawings, layout plans and Mapping, Contact Kate on 086 378 5109

Read More: https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/homeandgardens/arid-41591599.html

Source: Irish Examiner
Wed, 12 Mar, 2025 - 07:05
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