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Convert garage to a room
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.43 PM
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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4 Answers
Anonymous user
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
Answered3 June 2019
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Cordy Construction
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
If you want to use your garage as extra rooms then you will need to put in an application for change of use.
Answered9 June 2019
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Easy Quote Builders
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
I think you will require permitted planning
Answered5 June 2019
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Anonymous user
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
Answered19 June 2019
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