Can you build on this kind of garage

suki Bains

2 years ago

I have long garage , single in width, double in length. As you see roof is slanting (RHS)

Could you build on top of garage as shown in my arrow

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Akira Yamanaka Architects
2 years ago
Hi, You might or might not able to. You need to make a design proposal and make a planning submission to your local authority.
suki Bains
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you. I was hoping for design ideas to deal with messy slant
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Akira Yamanaka Architects
2 years ago
Well, you could have a box extension with a flat roof and it would be nice if it's a large or fully glazed, or even with a corner glazing, but your local planning dept might not happy with that. So it comes back to my first comment.
arc3d
2 years ago
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It is unlikely your planning authority will allow you to build double storey right on the boundary line.
I see the problem. Bringing the left side down would hight light the fact the second storey overhangs the garage. Bringing the right side up might not go down well with your neighbours and planning authority.
So I think the easiest option would be to change the pitch of the house roof to match the garage roof.
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2 years ago
It may be good to have a subtle differenciation with timber cladding which matches with your trellis on the ground floor. It might be better than a cliched glass box. Better thermal property as well.
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Akira Yamanaka Architects
2 years ago
Hi arc3d. I didn't realise it's on the boundary line as the photo was cropped if I don't click the image. In that case I agree with you, but do you mean to 'change the pitch of the garage roof to match the house roof' ? It is likely to have a better chance in term of planning though keeping the roof line and having a side dormer might be another option as long as no windows to the side?
suki Bains
Original Author
2 years ago
Great comments and participation, though I must admit some suggestions are going above my head trying to visualise what is suggested. I always thought Councils were very much against flat roofs.
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Akira Yamanaka Architects
2 years ago
You need to find an architect or an architectural designer near you and consult them to propose and visualise what you want to do. Generally speaking, front and side extensions are more difficult than rear extensions for getting a planning permission, but it's obviously a case by case. Your council have a planning pre-application advice service so you could use it as well, but it's important you have a good set of documents to discuss your case with the council.
suki Bains
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you . I will. but before that I may get trial holes dug to see if foundations can cope with the weight and are suitable

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