Morley Services East Cork
2026 PLANNING EXEMPT

Self-Contained Modular HomesBuilt in Your East Cork Garden

From summer 2026, Irish homeowners can build a fully habitable 45m² unit in their rear garden without planning permission. Morley Services delivers turnkey modular homes with kitchen, bathroom and bedroom – ready to live in or rent out.

Serving Midleton • Cobh • Carrigtwohill • Youghal • Glounthaune

Self-contained modular home unit in East Cork by Morley Services

FULLY SELF-CONTAINED

Kitchen, Bath & Bedroom

Turnkey – ready to move in

Who Benefits from a Modular Home?

Ageing Parents

Keep family close with a private, accessible granny flat in your garden

Rental Income

Earn up to €14,000/year tax-free under the Rent-a-Room scheme

Adult Children

Give young adults independence while they save for their own home

What’s Included

  • Site survey and feasibility assessment
  • Architectural design to BCAR Part L & Part B standards
  • Reinforced concrete foundation and base
  • Structural insulated panel (SIP) or timber-frame build
  • Full electrical, plumbing and heating installation
  • Kitchen, bathroom and sleeping accommodation fit-out
  • External cladding, windows and doors
  • Landscaping and service connections
Modular home interior fit-out by Morley Services East Cork

The Morley Advantage

LOCAL EAST CORK TEAM

Midleton-based • On-site in hours, not days

2026-READY BUILDS

Designed to meet the new exempted development criteria

FIXED-PRICE QUOTES

No hidden extras – the price we quote is the price you pay

How It Works

1

Free Site Assessment

We visit your property, review access, services and ground conditions, then provide a detailed fixed-price quote.

2

Design & Compliance

Our team produces drawings compliant with BCAR, fire safety, energy ratings and the 2026 exempted development criteria.

3

Foundation & Build

Foundations poured, structural frame erected, insulation, cladding, windows and doors fitted – all managed by one project lead.

4

Fit-Out & Handover

Kitchen, bathroom, electrics, plumbing and interior finishes completed. Final walkthrough and snagging before you get the keys.

Areas We Cover

MidletonCobhCarrigtwohillYoughalGlounthauneCastlemartyrCloyneWhitegate

Plus surrounding East Cork areas

Modular Home FAQs

What is a modular home?

A modular home is a self-contained living unit manufactured off-site or built on your property. It includes a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area – everything needed for independent living.

Will modular homes be planning-exempt in 2026?

The Irish Government’s draft legislation allows habitable garden units up to 45m² as exempted development, provided they meet setback, height and open-space conditions. This is expected to become law by summer 2026.

How much does a modular home cost in East Cork?

A fully finished, self-contained modular home typically ranges from €45,000 to €90,000 depending on specification, size and site conditions. We provide fixed-price, no-surprise quotes.

How long does it take to build a modular home?

Most modular homes are completed in 8–12 weeks from groundwork to handover. Off-site fabrication can reduce on-site construction time significantly.

Can I rent out a modular home in my garden?

Yes. Under the Rent-a-Room scheme, homeowners can earn up to €14,000 per year tax-free from a room or self-contained unit on their property. Modular homes are ideal for this.

What areas in East Cork do you serve?

We cover Midleton, Cobh, Carrigtwohill, Youghal, Glounthaune, Castlemartyr, Cloyne, Whitegate and all surrounding East Cork areas.

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Ready for Your Own Modular Home?

Get a free, fixed-price quote from East Cork’s trusted modular home builders. No obligations, no surprises.