Do You Need Permission to Convert Your Garage?

When you transform your garage into a new functional room – perhaps an additional bedroom, a dedicated home office, or a comfortable living area – you will typically need to navigate two key approval processes: securing Planning Permission and obtaining Building Regulations approval.

Generally, for conversions that remain entirely within your existing garage structure and do not extend the overall dimensions or 'footprint' of your property, you won't need to apply for planning permission. Nevertheless, it's crucial to understand that significant exceptions exist, and certain specific situations will indeed require you to obtain this permission.