Garages are often converted into an extra family room or playroom and incorporated into the main living area of the house. If the garage to be converted is attached to the side or rear of the main house, planning permission is not normally required, as long as the combined floor area of the garage conversion taken together with any other extensions does not extend the floor space of the original house by more than 40m2.
In such cases, the front garage door should be replaced with a window matching those on the remainder of the property. However, if more significant changes to the exterior of the garage are proposed such as replacing the garage door with both a window and door, planning permission may be required as these changes may alter the character and appearance of the dwelling. We recommended that you check the situation with our experienced planning agents.
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