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Would converting an attached garage into another room (possibly 2 rooms; a utility room and a study/office) require any planning permission?
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Twickenham•Member since 23 Feb 2015•5jobs,100%positivefeedback
Garage conversions do not generally require planning permission providing works are integral, i.e. you are not creating a free-standing newly habitable building.
You will have to adhere to building regulations for insulation, utilities, windows etc.
A quick call to your Local planning office will confirm if there are any exceptions in your area. Otherwise this is usually a straight forward job which any good builder will do for you.
Hope this helps
Answered 3rd Jun 2019
Wellington•Member since 8 Jan 2019•13jobs,92%positivefeedback
If you want to use your garage as extra rooms then you will need to put in an application for change of use.
Answered 9th Jun 2019
Erith•Member since 29 Apr 2016•92jobs,98%positivefeedback
I think you will require permitted planning
Answered 5th Jun 2019
Chingford•Member since 30 Sep 2014•2jobs,100%positivefeedback
Hi you will need building regs . You will have to upgrade the insulation on walls,floor and ceiling. You will need architect drawings as to the building regs but the lawful change of habitat will also be needed.you could do this under building notice . But I wouldn’t do this as building control can change anything at any time
Answered 19th Jun 2019
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