Planning permission is a system whereby local authorities can authorise building works by granting permission for the planned work. Garage conversions will often not require planning permission, as long as the work is internal and you do not intend to enlarge the structure of your home. Garage conversions are often covered under permitted development rights, which cover a number of home improvement work. However, these rights have been taken away in some areas by councils, particularly in new builds, so it is always worth verifying with your local authority. If you are intending on undertaking a garage conversion on a listed building or live in a conservation area, you will require planning permission. Furthermore, if any of the walls of your garage are shared walls with a neighbouring property, you will need a Party Wall Agreement. You will still need to conform to all building regulations relevant to your garage conversion whether or not you need planning permission. These building regulations cover aspects of the conversion like insulation, escape routes, fire proofing and ventilation, so it is generally a good idea to use an architect to draft plans also to approve designs in order to ensure compliance with these regulations. You will likely still need to submit plans detailing the change of use of the garage to your local authority. If planning permission is considered from the start of the project, it is far less likely that there will be any trouble further down the line. The vast majority of planning permission applications in England are approved.
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Ipswich town has a populace of around 138,000 and is located in Suffolk about the estuary of the River Orwell. The important town is the 3rd most populated area in the East of England. A sizeable amount of rebuilding has taken place over the last 10 years, specifically around the waterfront and the industrial dock has actually been transformed into a residential and commercial centre. For your own home development estimates, complete our online form and review companies in Ipswich today.
Ipswich - IP6
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Ipswich - IP1
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Ipswich - IP1
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Ipswich - IP5
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Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Si...
Ipswich - IP3
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Ipswich - IP8
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Manningtree - CO11
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About to purchase this semi detached property. No part wall in loft separating loft space from neighbours, causing fire and security risk. Keen to get rough quote asap as part of sales negotiation …...
Colchester - CO7
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Colchester - CO4
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Colchester - CO4
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Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...
Colchester - CO7
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Colchester - CO7
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Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Si...
Stowmarket - IP14
Enquiry from: Gary P
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Double storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Do...
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