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Common projects: Garage Con

Planning Permission

Planning permission will not usually be required if no additional volume is created.

If the garage will increase in volume then it is treated as an extension if it is within five metres of your house.

Sometimes permitted development rights have been removed from some properties with regard to garage conversions and therefore you should contact your local planning authority before proceeding, particularly if you live on a new housing development or in a conservation area.

Where work is proposed to a listed building, listed building consent may be required.

Building Regulations

The conversion of a garage, or part of a garage, into habitable space will normally require approval under the Building Regulations.

Read more about garage conversions and building regulations.