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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
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
Your Home, Your Garden, Your Terms
A fully self-contained living space – kitchen, bathroom, bedroom – built to the highest standards and ready from day one.
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
Recent Modular Home Projects
Self-contained modular unit with composite cladding and stone patio
Pitched-roof modular home with full-height glazing
Completed modular home in landscaped East Cork garden
The Morley Advantage
LOCAL EAST CORK TEAM
Cobh 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
Design & Compliance
Our team produces drawings compliant with BCAR, fire safety, energy ratings and the 2026 exempted development criteria.
Foundation & Build
Foundations poured, structural frame erected, insulation, cladding, windows and doors fitted – all managed by one project lead.
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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