Planning permission for a garage conversion..

gabyjane

We have a SO house and it has a garage under the property as it's a town house, the garage is basically a big space full of junk and there is enough room to make it storage (so no change to the front of house) and another room. Have just rung our HA company and they say they have no problems with us changing it and are sending out the relevant forms to go on our files etc then it is to the planning people for us to sort out etc.

What are the rules on this currently? does anyone know if it is easyish, a nightmare process etc..we are not looking at doing it yet as need so sort and save funds up but wanted to know if it is do-able before getting our hopes up!

Any ideas please..thanks.

keith969

this might help:

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1115315233095.html

gabyjane

Hi thanks..took a quick look, we are in a new build so not sure if that makes it harder but hopefully ok, the bit im confused on is the buildings bit as it's very confusing..do you have to pay for this and if so how much are we looking at before we even start etc..
Someone on here must have done this..anyone?!
thanks

billyboy11

There maybe a covenant in your contract stating this can't be done...

lincroft1710

For PP and building regs (which you will need) and inspections I paid about £625 in 2007.

gabyjane

Hi Billyboy11 where is it likely to state that out of interest so i can poss check..may save on time wasted!

lincroft1710 we are in a new build (almost 2 yrs old..does that make a difference do you know? thanks gives us a rough idea of costings.

lincroft1710

Nothing to do with age of property, it was council's standard charges.

gabyjane

lincroft1710 wrote: »

Nothing to do with age of property, it was council's standard charges.

Ah ok thanks just the link someone sent said this: Sometimes permitted development rights have been removed from some properties with regard to garage conversions and therefore you should contact your local planning authority before proceeding, particularly if you live on a new housing development or in a conservation area?

billyboy11

We are just buying on a newish build estate and our solicitor went through a few convenants on the contract.. as you only bought two years ago,, give your sol a call,

gabyjane

Thanks..i have another thread going and all seems to be getting more complicated as the evening goes on!!

struggling-breadwinner

When we were in a new build for about 3 yrs we put a sun room ont he back then,. part way through builind realised there was a convenant to obtain agreement of the builder to any alterations to the footprint or face of the property...oops! Faxed over the drawings and within a hour faxed back signed by the builders in house legal with letter saying its fine.

In the main as long as what you are doing fits in with the scheme of the area they will agree but if you don't comply with the covenant it could cause minor problems if you ever sell as the purchases solicitors will request sight of the builders consents.