The only difference to the outside will be replacement garage doors (to patios) My garden is surrounded by high hedge, so nobody would see. Its going to cost a bomb to get planning...is that right? Can I go ahead anyway?
2006-08-19 02:33:52 · 12 answers · asked by Pan 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
you can go ahead, but if they find out they can either force you to covert it back or force you to get planning permission and if they refuse you will have to change it back.. get the plans first, it would be easier for you in the long run
2006-08-19 02:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by greengunge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Planning consent is usually required if you are making changes to the appearance of the facade [front] of the residence.Producing plans for planning purposes is not particularly complicated even If you haven't done anything like it before.Make a simple drawing of the front of the house to give a reasonable representation of how the house looks now,including the garage doors.Then white out where the doors were and put in a window or windows,making sure these windows are similar in appearance to those of the house.The planning fee is not much and planning office staff get paid through council tax and are therefore obliged to help you.If the alterations include any internal structural work,it will require building regulations approval but If it's just a matter of a coat of paint,this will not benecessary.
2006-08-19 09:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by morasice17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bless them, they just don't want anyone hurt, should you try to convert, do a shoddy job, and then be hurt or killed when it all comes crashing down. You, or a subsequent resident. I'm wondering if it is a single-skin brick-built garage, in which case, it's not going to make a great office anyway. You can stick up a large, as in 17cubic metres, timber building in your garden, as timber makes it a temporary structure. It could be there for thirty years, no matter. Just keep the roof hieght below the generous allowance, check locally, don't steal light from your neighbours, and you can build a lovely 3x2 frame, clad on the outside with 6x1, insulated, and clad inside with 1/2" ply. Warm as toast, dry, no condensation problems. Better than trying to turn a garage into something else.
2006-08-19 09:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very common. They will probably approve whatever you submit. If you live in a historic district, then they just want to make sure you keep with the theme. Don't worry about it, just draw it out the best you can and submit it. That is how we do things and a permit around here is just about 15.00. There is a computer program (very inexpensive-Wal-Mart) to design your space and you can print it out to submit if you want it to look more professional. It's just a thing for the city to make money. Go with the program, it will be ok!
2006-08-19 09:41:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they want a plan drawing of downstairs, you could do it. Measure it out and draw it. Include garden and trees etc. They will be able to see the size compared to house and be able to tell you if you require planning permission, which in not expensive.
Remember your walls are 10in thick and internal walls say 5in
get drawing. If you are putting in a new power circuit this will require testing by qualified electrician too.
2006-08-19 11:53:45 · answer #5 · answered by j_emmans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that you have informed them, I would not go ahead anyway. Draw up the plan yourself, but bear in mind it must be code now for living space. Insulation, doors, electric openings, etc. Draw it up on 1/4 scale, and indicate how the heating and cooling will be done.
2006-08-19 09:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to submit plans as its a change of use and extends the space of the habitable area of the home, no choice in the matter
2006-08-19 09:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by SunnyDays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, if you do it woithout planning permission they'll make you take it down.
it's best to get planning consent first. it's a legal thing, even if you couldn't see it, neighbours and such would be asked if they minded.
it's best to do it properly, it'll cost you more if you build then have to demolish
2006-08-19 09:39:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry you are going to have to submit the plans-and unfortunately for you-it can be an expensive process-for such a simple task.
2006-08-19 10:16:25 · answer #9 · answered by loopylooloo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they want to make sure it is done safely so you do not cause structural or fire problems. Is pain but it is your safety. If you get caught, you will have to tear it all our and pay fines
2006-08-19 09:41:02 · answer #10 · answered by auhunter04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋