Conversion Plans

Most garage conversions stand a very good chance of obtaining planning permission.  So unless there's a particular parking or conservation issue, we are generally in favour of applying for planning permission in most cases.   

Garage conversions can be a great way of achieving a playroom or additional living space for very little money, and can often end up adding a great deal to the value of your home.  Depending upon the job at hand, we're advocates of building a shed in the garden, de-cluttering the garage and the house, and converting the garage.  Sometimes clients like to keep the front bit of the garage for bikes and a few tools, and open up the rear piece of the garage for additional living space, which can typically done very cheaply.  

What's really needed is a holistic, practical approach, and an understanding of what you're trying to achieve (often more space but without compromising on storage).

Why not call us and check how the rules apply to your property.  No commitment and no fee.  We're happy to help.  

The government introduced a raft of genuinely ground-breaking planning legislation in 2013. Since this date we have been helping developers convert office buildings into large multi-flat schemes, up to 200 flats per building.  In one case we acquired a consent that increased the value of the building from £2.1m to £3.85m over a period of 6 months!   

Later rafts of legislation have opened up opportunities to convert barns, warehouses and all sorts of under-used buildings into houses.  

Barn conversions can make magnificent homes, often with very little work to the outside.  

Why not call us and check how the rules apply to your property.  No commitment and no fee.  We're happy to help.