A section 47 clause in the planning, usually 5, 7 or can be 10 years, means the person who buys the site will have to live there for the periods mentioned above.
If the conditions of planning include any condition restricting the occupancy of the dwelling to the applicant (or applicant simmediate family) then it cannot be sold to anyone....
If this condition does not exist then it may be sold. However if the prospective purchaser wants to augment the proposal theres a possiblity thenthat local need may be an issue..... i have had this exact conversation with a planner and that was his view...
its also interesting to note that a site for sale with outline permission without the occupancy condition may be sold to anyone.
no thats not the case...
the whole point of the occupancy condition is to restrict the occupancy to the applicant (who has already satisfied the council as to local need)...
2 types of clause, 1 for applicant only - cant be sold on or 1 for 1st. occupier meaning builder can buy and sell it, that buyer is then bound by restrictions. Any other buyer would have to reapply for change of name and satisfy 'local need' restrictions. Consult with relevant authority as each has different interpretations. In Galway you could get planning within say 8kms of existing home moving away from city if you have a housing need eg, existing home too small, etc..