Planning permission is a system where local authorities can authorise building works by giving permission for the planned work. Garage conversions will often not need planning permission, so long as the work is internal and you do not intend to enlarge the structure of the property. Garage conversions are usually protected by permitted development rights, which protect a variety of home improvement work. However, these rights have been rescinded in certain areas by local authorities, particularly in new builds, so it is always worth verifying with your local authority. If you are planning to undertake a garage conversion on a listed building or live in a conservation area, you will require planning permission. Furthermore, if the walls of your garage are shared walls with a neighbouring property, you will require a Party Wall Agreement. You must abide by all building regulations pertaining to your garage conversion whether or not you need planning permission. These building regulations cover parts of the conversion including insulation, escape routes, fire proofing and ventilation, so it is usually a good idea to use an architect to draw up plans also to approve designs in order to ensure compliance with these regulations. You'll likely still need to submit plans detailing the change of use of the garage to your local authority. If planning permission is taken into account from the start of the project, it is much less likely that there will be any trouble further down the road. The vast majority of planning permission applications in England are approved.
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Requests for quotations in Northamptonshire in August 2024
Requests for Planning permission quotations in Northamptonshire in August 2024. 0% change from July 2024.
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Northampton - NN5
Enquiry from: Mirko R
Start Date: Immediate
an extension on the first floor. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking for permission for: extension time scale: immediate please call to appo...
Brackley - NN13
Enquiry from: David B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
planning permission for double storey side extension if possible are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking for permission for: extension time scale...
Northampton - NN2
Enquiry from: Gurcharn S
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: Semi detached Looking Fo...
Kettering - NN14
Enquiry from: Tom W
Start Date: Immediate
I need to provide elevation drawings at scale 1:50 or 1:100 (including dimensions) of the proposed gates and fences and provide a site plan showing the location of the fencing around the Eastern en...
Kettering - NN14
Enquiry from: Simon H
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...
Northampton - NN1
Enquiry from: Anna H
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: Terrace Looking For: Sin...
Northampton - NN3
Enquiry from: Vicky N
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Northampton - NN2
Enquiry from: Jayne R
Start Date: Immediate
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: Semi detached Looking Fo...
Corby - NN18
Enquiry from: Lucy H
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Northampton - NN3
Enquiry from: Amir S
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: Other Looking For: Singl...
Northampton - NN3
Enquiry from: Ian H
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Corby - NN18
Enquiry from: Lucy H
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Kettering - NN14
Enquiry from: Gary P
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Northampton - NN4
Enquiry from: Sarah N
Start Date: Less than one month
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...
Northampton - NN4
Enquiry from: Keith Y
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: Relative of Owner Property Type: Terrace Looking For: Single ...
Daventry - NN11
Enquiry from: Callum M
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: Semi detached Looking Fo...
Northampton - NN4
Enquiry from: Dawn P
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: Terrace Looking For: Sin...
Kettering - NN14
Enquiry from: Sean H
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: Looking For: Double sto...
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: MARCEL B
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: Terrace Looking For: Sin...
Kettering - NN14
Enquiry from: Shehzad S
Start Date: Immediate
Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Double storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Detached Looking For: Double...
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