conversion of coach house
August 27, 2020 by Rob Boulton in forum Planning Forum
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#788 Rob Boulton, 27 August 2020, 09:55
Does the conversion of a detached coach house/garage to an annex require planning consent. The garage is in the grounds of a detached property, not listed and not in a conservation area. It is not the intention to create a separate dwelling.
#790 Damian, 27 August 2020, 23:05
Could the coach house be classed as an outbuilding of which those PD rules would be applicable?
#791 Rob Boulton, 28 August 2020, 09:00
Yes it would be an existing outbuilding. In which case could it be converted to an annex under PD?
#793 Damian, 28 August 2020, 19:08
By an annexe, I assume you mean it will have its own independent facilities that are completely separate from the main house? If so, then no... it would not be considered PD. If however you are talking about providing a study/games room with a W.C., then that would normally be permitted.
#903 Steven Brook, 27 January 2021, 14:49
Hello, could anyone tell me if I require planning permission to install a toilet in my garage coach house, I would have to exit through my garage back wall run a 4inch pipe along the outside wall about 15 feet then re enter where the stack is located.
Many thanks !
Many thanks !
#904 Damian, 27 January 2021, 17:50
Not Planning, but Building Regulations.
#1056 Mrs Woods, 5 August 2021, 16:48
Would I get planning permission to add a window in kitchen on top floor over looking back gardens on a estate
#1057 Damian, 6 August 2021, 07:39
Windows installed above ground floor level to the front or rear elevations are usually considered to be Permitted Development.
Windows installed above ground floor level to side elevations are also usually considered to be Permitted Development, providing they’re obscured and have no openings below 1.7m above internal floor level.
Windows installed above ground floor level to side elevations are also usually considered to be Permitted Development, providing they’re obscured and have no openings below 1.7m above internal floor level.
#1061 Ben murphy , 9 August 2021, 12:24
Hi everyone. Would a 2 story garage above 4m. Which has stood for 13 years, would require planning permission to have a dorma attached to side elevation, and a single story extension added to the rear?
Thanks
Thanks
#1067 Damian, 9 August 2021, 18:54
Yes it would… as the Council have told you.
There is no need or reason for you to create several posts/questions on the same subject either.
There is no need or reason for you to create several posts/questions on the same subject either.
#1205 Ellison, 26 January 2022, 17:06
Would I require any permissions or anything of the sort, if i were to put french doors at the end of the garage of my coach house in which the french doors lead into my own private garden? The french doors will be in place of a small window that is already on the back wall.
#1206 Damian, 26 January 2022, 23:43
If the property is listed, then you will require Planning.
As it’s a structural change, a Building Regulation application should be submitted.
As it’s a structural change, a Building Regulation application should be submitted.
#1480 jacqui, 11 February 2023, 14:46
Part conversion of coach house garage to include toilet, living space and external door and window (ground floor level). Front would remain the same with garage door and storage. Property is new detached coach house, not a listed building or in a conservation area.
What would I need to do?
What would I need to do?
#1481 Damian, 12 February 2023, 20:47
If there is a Planning condition that restricts its use to anything but a garage, you will require Planning.
Or, if it does not meet the PD rules for an extension (if attached) or an outbuilding (if detached), you will require Planning.
The conversion will require Building Regulations.
Or, if it does not meet the PD rules for an extension (if attached) or an outbuilding (if detached), you will require Planning.
The conversion will require Building Regulations.
#1527 Terry, 19 March 2023, 15:30
Is a coach house legally defined as a flat or a house? If it is a flat then I would need to planning permission to change wood framed windows to upvc. If a house then planning permission would not be required.
#1528 Damian, 19 March 2023, 18:21
They are more commonly seen as flats/apartments so any alterations would require Planning.
#2001 Lisa, 12 June 2023, 10:00
Do I need planning permission to add garage doors to the car ports on a freehold coach house?
#2002 Damian, 12 June 2023, 22:49
It would depend if there are any conditions or Article 4 Directions in place.
#2005 Lisa, 14 June 2023, 08:34
How would I find out this information would it be in the deeds?
#2006 Damian, 14 June 2023, 17:34
Yes, maybe. Or if you are able to obtain a copy of the original Planning approval. May be worth having an informal chat with your Local Planning Authority first. Whether they’ll be helpful is another thing. No harm in asking.
#2306 KT, 18 April 2024, 21:59
Hi we own A detached coach house it sits over four garages.
We want to add a porch which would sit on our boundary (path & drive)
It's not a listed building or conservation area.
However the porch would be near our neighbours driveway but not over the boundary line.
Do we need planning?
As wouldn't be over 3m square. There is no information on coach houses
Thanks!
We want to add a porch which would sit on our boundary (path & drive)
It's not a listed building or conservation area.
However the porch would be near our neighbours driveway but not over the boundary line.
Do we need planning?
As wouldn't be over 3m square. There is no information on coach houses
Thanks!
#2307 Damian, 19 April 2024, 18:02
If you have PD rights, it’s within your boundary, no more than 3sq.m in the external area, no more than 3m high and there is at least 2m between the principal elevation/wall and highway then it should be deemed as being PD.
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