Planning Permission in Perranporth
Planning permission is a system whereby local authorities can agree to building works by giving permission for the planned work. Garage conversions will often not need planning permission, as long as the work is internal and you do not plan to enlarge the structure of your home. Garage conversions tend to be protected by permitted development rights, which cover a number of home improvement work. However, these rights have been taken away in some locations by local authorities, especially in new builds, so it is always worth verifying with your local authority. If you are thinking about undertaking 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 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 parts of the conversion including insulation, escape routes, fire proofing and ventilation, so it is often a good idea to use 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 considered 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.
