Planning permission is a system whereby local authorities can agree to building works by granting permission for the proposed 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 the property. Garage conversions are often protected by permitted development rights, which cover a number of home improvement work. However, these rights have been removed in a number of regions by local authorities, usually in new builds, therefore it is always worth checking with your local authority. If you're planning to undertake a garage conversion on a listed building or live in a conservation area, you will require planning permission. In addition, if the walls of your garage are shared walls with a neighbour, you will need a Party Wall Agreement. You are required to comply with all building regulations pertaining to your garage conversion whether or not you need planning permission. These building regulations cover elements of the conversion like insulation, escape routes, fire proofing and ventilation, so it is generally a good idea to utilise an architect to draw up technical drawings 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 taken into account from the start of the project, it is far less likely that there will be any trouble further down the road. The majority of planning permission applications in England are approved.
| Avg. price low | Avg. price low |
|---|---|
| Avg. price | Avg. price |
| Avg. price high | Avg. price high |
£700
£525
£350
£175
£0
| Labour cost | £450 |
Requests for quotations in Omagh in August 2024
Requests for Planning permission quotations in Omagh in August 2024. 0% change from July 2024.
Requests for Planning permission quotations in County Tyrone in August 2024. 0% change from July 2024.
??O m a g h i s t h e c o u n t y t o w n o f C o u n t y T y r o n e i n N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d , w i t h a p o p u l a t i o n o f 2 1 2 9 7 . I t l i e s i n a n a r e a w h e r e t h e R i v e r D r u m r a g h a n d t h e R i v e r C a m o w e n j o i n u p t o p r o d u c e t h e S t r u l e . T h e t o w n i s a f a i r d i s t a n c e f r o m I r e l a n d ' s c a p i t a l c i t y , B e l f a s t , b e i n g 6 8 m i l e s t o t h e e a s t o f O m a g h , b u t i t i s n e a r e r t o D e r r y , w h i c h i s 3 4 m i l e s t o t h e n o r t h o f t h e t o w n . S i t u a t e d a t t h e s e c i t i e s a r e O m a g h ' s c l o s e s t p u b l i c a i r l i n k s , t h o u g h a s m a l l e r a i r s t r i p , E n n i s k i l l e n A i r p o r t , c a n b e l o c a t e d 2 4 m i l e s t o t h e s o u t h w e s t o f O m a g h . D u e t o t h e t o w n ' s c e n t r a l s p o t i n C o u n t y T y r o n e , O m a g h i s g e n e r a l l y c o n s i d e r e d a s t h e p r i m a r y s h o p p i n g c e n t r e f o r T y r o n e , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e W e s t o f U l s t e r . B e t w e e n 2 0 0 0 a n d 2 0 0 3 , m o r e t h a n ? 8 0 m i l l i o n w a s i n v e s t e d , a n d a b r a n d - n e w r e t a i l s p a c e w a s s e t u p , c o v e r i n g 6 0 . 9 6 s q u a r e m i l e s . T h i s f e a t u r e s a s e r i e s o f n a t i o n a l a n d l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s , p r o v i d i n g r e s i d e n t s o f t h e c o u n t y w i t h a v a r i e t y o f s h o p s , r e s t a u r a n t s , j u n k f o o d o u t l e t s a n d c l u b s t o v i s i t . A p r e s e n t p r o j e c t i n t h e t o w n , w h i c h s t a r t e d i n 2 0 1 4 , i s t h e c r e a t i o n o f t h e O m a g h A c c e s s i b l e S h a r e d I n c l u s i v e S p a c e , w h i c h i n c l u d e s a ? 4 . 5 m i l l i o n r e d e v e l o p m e n t o f O m a g h ' s r i v e r b a n k . T h e p r o j e c t i s f u n d e d e x c l u s i v e l y b y t h e E u r o p e a n U n i o n . A p o p u l a r l a n d m a r k o f t e n v i s i t e d b y i n h a b i t a n t s i s t h e U l s t e r A m e r i c a n F o l k P a r k , t h a t i n c l u d e s t h e c o t t a g e w h e r e T h o m a s M e l l o n w a s b o r n i n 1 8 1 3 . T h e p a r k i s g e n e r a l l y a n o u t d o o r m u s e u m w h i c h e x p l o r e s t h e j o u r n e y m a d e b y t h e I r i s h t o A m e r i c a d u r i n g t h e c o u r s e o f t h e 1 8 0 0 s . H o s t i n g l a r g e e v e n t s d u r i n g E a s t e r , C h r i s t m a s a n d H a l l o w e e n , o v e r 1 0 0 0 0 0 p e o p l e c h e c k o u t t h e p a r k e a c h y e a r . F o r a l l y o u r h o m e u p g r a d e s , m a k e s u r e t o m a k e u s e o f t r u s t e d s p e c i a l i s t s i n O m a g h t o m a k e c e r t a i n o f q u a l i t y .
Omagh - BT78
Enquiry from: Eleanor 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: other looking for: singl...
Fivemiletown - BT75
Enquiry from: Richard C
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: Relative of Owner Property Type: Detached Looking For: Single...
Answer a few quick questions, so we can match you with professionals who can help.
Get free, no-obligation quotes from 4 verified Surveyors working in Omagh.
Compare customer reviews, services and prices, and choose the right professional for you.
Would highly recommend, they found me a firm which I was happy with a quote they give me and went ahead and had my job done within 2 days of enquiring.
Good easy way to find a selection of trades you need all in one place.
Love LeadsDoWork it's a big part of my Business I would recommend to anyone
We can help you get more Planning permission work and boost your business.
Join today