Planning Approval
The need for Planning Approval for the conversion of a garage into part of a habitable dwelling is a grey area with many Council Planning Departments.
What is considered to be ‘Permitted Development’ in one area will require Full Planning approval in another. This is due to the local policy changing from council to council.
One of the main reasons that this differs so greatly, is the council’s policy with regards to the provision of car parking, especially in areas of high density development. Many councils count the garage as one parking space, even though it will seldom be used as such.
In some instances the authority will give their approval subject to the condition that an additional parking space being provided – ie; part of the front garden is paved.
Here at Planet our company policy is to apply for Full Planning Approval and Full Building Regulation Approval on all garage conversion contracts, this ensures our customers interests are safeguarded.
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