Planning Permission in Glenfinnan

Planning Permission in Glenfinnan

Planning permission is a system whereby local authorities can consent to building works by granting permission for the proposed work. Garage conversions will often not need planning permission, so long as the work is internal and you don't intend to enlarge the structure of your house. Garage conversions are often covered under permitted development rights, which protect a number of home improvement work. However, these rights have been taken away in some regions by councils, usually in new builds, therefore it is always worth verifying with your local authority. If you are considering undertaking 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 require a Party Wall Agreement. You are required to comply with all building regulations corresponding to your garage conversion whether or not you need planning permission. These building regulations cover parts of the conversion including insulation, escape routes, fire proofing and ventilation, so it is generally a good idea to utilise an architect to draw up plans and also to approve designs in order to ensure compliance with these regulations. You'll 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 much less likely that there will be any trouble further down the road. Nearly all planning permission applications in England are approved.