Planning permission is a system whereby local authorities can consent to building works by giving permission for the proposed work. Garage conversions will usually not need planning permission, as long as the work is internal and you don't intend to enlarge the structure of your home. Garage conversions are often protected by permitted development rights, which protect a number of home improvement work. However, these rights have been rescinded in some regions by councils, especially in new builds, so it's always worth checking with your local authority. If you are preparing to undertake a garage conversion on a listed building or are in a conservation area, you will require planning permission. In addition, if the walls of your garage are shared walls with a neighbour, you must obtain a Party Wall Agreement. You are required to abide by all building regulations related to your garage conversion whether or not you need planning permission. These building regulations cover parts of the conversion like insulation, escape routes, fire proofing and ventilation, so it is usually a good idea to use an architect to draft plans and also to 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.
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Preston is a reasonably new city, just obtaining status in 2002. The city includes a population of 114,000 and is another area which has been through mass redevelopment since 1960. Following the Second World War there's been much change, with old buildings demolished and exchanged by new developments. Even long standing buildings such as the Victorian town hall has been replaced with an office block. There are many property owners searching for work to be done on their house in Preston, all looking for the best tradesmen.
Preston - PR4
Enquiry from: Louisa T
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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...
Preston - PR5
Enquiry from: Germaine B
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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: Relative of Owner Property Type: Terrace Looking For: Single ...
Preston - PR5
Enquiry from: Chris W
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...
Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8
Enquiry from: Manoher Y
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customer made an enquiry for planning permission and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a surveyor.mr lives in the skelmersdale, wigan area and would like a call to discuss opt...
Bolton - BL6
Enquiry from: Amir A
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are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no would you like assistance to seek this: yes what material would you like the roof made from: tile please call to ...
Bolton - BL6
Enquiry from: Amir A
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are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no would you like assistance to seek this: yes what material would you like the roof made from: tile please call to ...
Wigan - WN6
Enquiry from: David M
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...
Chorley - PR7
Enquiry from: Anil J
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Quote for construction of a double garage. I will be happy to provide drawings and specfications for this purpose. Please email me at
Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8
Enquiry from: Stuart F
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...
Bolton - BL6
Enquiry from: Debra S
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...
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