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Converting A Garage Into A Bedroom
Another bedroom can be a really useful addition to any home especially if you have frequent guests or simply not enough bedrooms to give the kids some independence. Whatever the reason converting the garage into a bedroom is a really great idea especially since the conversion will also add value whilst increasing your living space.
Just look a the difference in price between a 3 bedroom house and a 4 bedroom house and you start to get an idea of how much of a financial impact a garage conversion will have. If you still have doubts just give your local estate agent a call and find out what what your home is worth with and without the extra bedroom.
Will A Garage Conversion Add Value?
Absolutely Yes! Converting that garage to make a habitable space is an excellent investment as it will add considerable value to the price of your property. Providing the garage conversion is done to a good standard you are likely to see added value between 12% / 18% which is far more than the cost of the conversion.
If in doubt give your local estate agents a call and ask them what the likely sale price of your property would be with or without a garage conversion.
Do I Need An Architect Plans For A Garage Conversion?
Another Yes! Many homeowners are confused on whether they need plans for a garage conversion as many conversions do not require planning permission. The fact that a garage conversion falls within permitted development means that you do not require plans for a planning application but you will still need plans for building regulations approval.
Almost all garage conversions require building control approval as they are turning storage into a habitable living space. Some of the areas that will need approval are the new garage roof, the removal of the garage door, new brickwork, window installation, insulation, electrics and in particular the building control surveyor will need to ensure that all the new energy saving regulations are complied with.
Do I Need Planning Permission For A Garage Conversion?
At least 95% of all garage conversions do not require planning permission. That said, if you live in a conservation area or an area subject to Article 4 legislation you will need to make a planning application.
One other area where you might need a planning application is on new inner city development properties where you may well have a clause in the deeds or lease of the property that stipulates that you must retain the garage because of parking congestion fears.
Do I Need Building Regulations Approval?
Yes, almost all garage conversions will require building regulations approval. A building notice must be submitted to your local building control office at least 48 hours before the works commence. You will also need to pay the appropriate fee and provide plans for the conversion.
Should I Get A Lawful Development Certificate For My Garage Conversion?
Lawful development certificates are a slightly contentious issue as in principal you don’t need one providing that you are certain that your garage conversion falls within permitted development. Having said that no one is prepared to give you a cast-iron confirmation that your conversion is in fact legal and when you go to sell your property you will most probably need to be able to prove that the conversion was a legal build.
That being the case, it would probably have been easier to submit a planning application right at the start as a Lawful Development Certificate applications costs more or less the same as a planning application. If you are planning to sell over the next few years and you have already extended or converted your property under the permitted development legislation then you can expect some problems and delays with the sale.
Source:- http://garageconversionssupermarket.com/bedroom/bedroom.html
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