Planning permission is a system whereby local authorities can authorise building works by granting permission for the proposed work. Garage conversions will mostly not need planning permission, so long as the work is internal and you do not intend to expand the structure of your property. Garage conversions tend to be protected by permitted development rights, which protect a variety of home improvement work. However, these rights have been taken away in certain regions by councils, particularly in new builds, therefore it is always worth checking with your local authority. If you are intending on undertaking a garage conversion on a listed building or live in a conservation area, you will require planning permission. In addition, if any of the walls of your garage are shared walls with a neighbour, you must obtain a Party Wall Agreement. You will still need to comply with all building regulations relevant 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 generally a good idea to work with an architect to draft technical drawings and to approve designs in order to ensure compliance with these regulations. You will 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.
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The town and borough of Watford, situated in Hertfordshire, is just 18 miles northwest of central London and within the M25 boundaries. Even so, the borough is kept separate from the Greater London district, but its substantial population of 80,000 nevertheless presents it a density of 9,600 people per sq . mile. Included in the Watford postcode district are nearby regions Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Carpenders Park and South Oxhey. For the top house improvement quotes from reliable companies in Watford, don't forget to make use of our totally free and simple service.
Watford - WD24
Enquiry from: Monesh A
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...
Watford - WD24
Enquiry from: Sanjay S
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...
Slough - SL2
Enquiry from: Tayyab R
Start Date: 3+ months
a ground floor side extension is planned as per architect's drawings submitted to slough borough council. drawings can be viewed at https://www.sbcplanning.co.uk/sbcp/slough01/planapp/p19753-1(2)/p197...
Chesham - HP5
Enquiry from: Ac L
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for planning permission and confirmed on email they would like a call with a surveyor to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the prop...
Amersham - HP6
Enquiry from: Lee R
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...
Chesham - HP5
Enquiry from: Sam 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: Glass Please call to ...
Slough - SL2
Enquiry from: Raqzeen K
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
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...
High Wycombe - HP15
Enquiry from: Bieza C
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...
Slough - SL2
Enquiry from: Colin L
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...
High Wycombe - HP11
Enquiry from: Pankaj T
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...
High Wycombe - HP15
Enquiry from: Bieza A
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...
Berkhamsted - HP4
Enquiry from: P L
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...
Slough - SL1
Enquiry from: Manish K
Start Date: Less than one month
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...
Berkhamsted - HP4
Enquiry from: James 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: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Looking For: Sin...
Slough - SL1
Enquiry from: Bill W
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: Detached Looking For: Si...
Berkhamsted - HP4
Enquiry from: James 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: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Looking For: Sin...
Slough - SL2
Enquiry from: Caroline C
Start Date: Less than one month
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...
High Wycombe - HP11
Enquiry from: Philip P
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...
Amersham - HP6
Enquiry from: Walid 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: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Si...
High Wycombe - HP11
Enquiry from: William W
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: Detached Looking For: Si...
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