Planning Permission in Penmaenmawr

Planning Permission in Penmaenmawr

Planning permission is a system whereby local authorities can authorise 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 don't plan to enlarge the structure of your home. Garage conversions tend to be protected by permitted development rights, which cover a variety of home improvement work. However, these rights have been rescinded in some regions by local authorities, usually in new builds, therefore it is always worth verifying with your local authority. If you are thinking about undertaking a garage conversion on a listed building or are in a conservation area, you will need planning permission. Furthermore, if any of the walls of your garage are shared walls with a neighbouring property, you will require a Party Wall Agreement. You will still need to comply with all building regulations related to your garage conversion whether or not you need planning permission. These building regulations cover aspects of the conversion including insulation, escape routes, fire proofing and ventilation, so it is usually a good idea to utilise an architect to draft technical drawings and approve designs in order to ensure compliance with these regulations. You'll likely still need to submit plans describing 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 line. Nearly all planning permission applications in England are approved.