Planning permission is a system whereby local authorities can consent to building works by granting permission for the proposed work. Garage conversions will usually not need planning permission, so long as the work is internal and you don't intend to expand the structure of your house. Garage conversions are usually covered under permitted development rights, which protect a variety of home improvement work. However, these rights have been taken away in some locations by councils, especially in new builds, so it's always worth checking with your local authority. If you are planning 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 will need a Party Wall Agreement. You will still need to abide by all building regulations corresponding to your garage conversion whether or not you need planning permission. These building regulations cover parts of the conversion such as insulation, escape routes, fire proofing and ventilation, so it is generally a good idea to use an architect to draw up plans and 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.
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Requests for quotations in Somerset in January 2025
Requests for Planning permission quotations in Somerset in January 2025. 0% change from December 2024.
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Bridgwater - TA6
Enquiry from: Trevor H
Start Date: Immediate
I have a shop premises with flat above, a garage and hardstanding next to it. I am looking to maximize the return on this with planning to either convert shop and flat back to a house or convert to tw...
Taunton - TA1
Enquiry from: Stuart D
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an enquiry for planning permission and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a surveyor.mr lives in the taunton area and would like a call to discuss options.see bel...
Yeovil - BA20
Enquiry from: Christine S
Start Date: Immediate
Change of 3 Bedroom Terraced property Residential use to HMO use for 4 unrelated people in Yeovil. Article 4 direction applies.
Yeovil - BA21
Enquiry from: Lagi J
Start Date: Immediate
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 ...
Yeovil - BA21
Enquiry from: Lagi J
Start Date: Immediate
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 ...
Taunton - TA1
Enquiry from: Oliver S
Start Date: 3+ months
afternoon, i’m looking around for a structural engineer to carry out some work, i’ve recently had planning permission approved for a new extension on my house and this week received back the deta...
Taunton - TA2
Enquiry from: Miquel G
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: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace looking for: ...
Highbridge - TA9
Enquiry from: Rebecca R
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...
Bristol - BS8
Enquiry from: James 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: Detached Looking For: Si...
Wincanton - BA9
Enquiry from: Lewis 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: Terrace Looking For: Sin...
Bridgwater - TA6
Enquiry from: DJ T
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...
Taunton - TA1
Enquiry from: Dave M
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: Relative of Owner Property Type: Semi detached Looking For: S...
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