convert garage

robwend

no hun its part integral so im ok there

swizzle_2

What sort of lighting do you have in your garage conversions?

I am wanting to convert my attached garage, and was thinking of mains downlights as not much head height. Was thinking of having a dozen, builder has spoken to sparkey who says £20 each to supply and fit. But then said 12 x 50 watt will cost loads to run, any ideas on whats best?

It is approx 16 by 9. And will be used as a family room, but if we sell, will be a 4th downstairs bedroom.

Thanks

silvercar

We've got 6 in ours, one in each corner and two in the centre.

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Debt_Free_Chick wrote:

Is this a completely separate garage i.e. not integral to the house? If so, you are likely to have problems with the local planning officer - they will be concerned about the prospect of this building becoming a separate dwelling, if you make it "habitable".

I'd contact the planning officer before you do anything

I am aware of this. We are not changing the exterior of the garage, we're leaving the garage door at the front and use the side door that's already there as an entrance so from the outside you won't be able to tell that it's become habitable. After 4 few years they Council won't be able to do anything, so we just hope they won't find out.

Debt_Free_Chick

Van1971 wrote:

I am aware of this. We are not changing the exterior of the garage, we're leaving the garage door at the front and use the side door that's already there as an entrance so from the outside you won't be able to tell that it's become habitable. After 4 few years they Council won't be able to do anything, so we just hope they won't find out.

Very public spirited of you

Why do you think the Council won't be able to do anything, after 4 years?

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Debt_Free_Chick wrote:

Why do you think the Council won't be able to do anything, after 4 years?

Because that's how long they have to make you comply with planning permission/building regs, after which they can't force you.

Spendless

Van1971 wrote:

Because that's how long they have to make you comply with planning permission/building regs, after which they can't force you.

And what happens if the neighbours report you before the 4 years are up

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Spendless wrote:

And what happens if the neighbours report you before the 4 years are up

They won't. It's going to be a cinema room and they are invited to the Premiere.

guitaruser

I think 8k is steep, getsome quotes you may be suprised

John_3:16

Not heard of the 4 yr rule. Any info would be helpfull