Garage Conversions
Converting a garage into a habitable room does not generally require planning permission as long as there is no enlargement of the garage. A Certificate of Lawful Development should be sought to prove the conversion did not require planning permission.
Properties in Conservation areas will, however, require planning approval. A building regulations approval is also required for a garage conversion which will cover insulation and fire regulations.
Original house with garage
The garage was converted into a family room ( see next picture). The property had been extended above the garage many years ago with a flat roof. This was atered to a pitch roof to enhance the property’s appearance.
Garage conversion and roof pitched over original first floor extension.
Home Office
With working from home becoming the new normal having a dedicated space to work in has become essential. Converting the garage into a Home Office can provide an excellent work space, often allowing room for storage cupboards ( you can never have too much storage) .
EasyPlan Architectural Services can take care of the design, drawings and applications of approvals for a garage conversion.
Areas covered include - Bearwood, Billesley, Blackheath, Bournebrook, Bournville, Brandwood, Brierley Hill, Bromsgrove, Cotteridge, Dudley, Edgbaston, Great Barr, Hagley, Halesowen, Hall Green, Harborne, Highgate, Kings Heath, Kings Norton, Meriden, Moseley, Northfield, Pedmore, Quinton, Selly Oak, Solihull, Stirchley, Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield, Weoley Castle, West Bromwich, Woodgate, Yardley, Yardley Wood.