Can you extend the front of a garage
The property has a large driveway, and we are wondering whether we could extend the garage forward to allow for an internal utility area in the existing garage, whilst having extra storage.
Would you need planning, or could it be under PD?
Thanks for any help
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2 months agoThanks. No one has extended forward, however some houses on the next road originally have their garage outside of the house footprint like this pic
Simon Morton
2 months ago
PRODevyra Atelier
2 months agoYour Welcome! keeping balance of aesthetic & functionality will increase your property value
Jonathan
2 months agoSimon Morton
2 months ago
PROSPEAK
2 months agoGood morning Simon,
Thank you for sharing your upcoming project. In answer to your question: Yes, you would normally need to apply for planning permission as suggested by Jonathan depending on the building line and what impact any changes would have on your neighbours and the surrounding area.
A recent project included a garage extension below, and slightly to the left of the home, adding extra space behind the garage to the current layout, but not dominating the overall look of the front of the home, with the addition of extending above the garage - where the property lacked the most space - with an additional bedroom with an ensuite added and a feature viewing window (or you could opt for a feature window) above to the first floor.
Important to think about where the renovation would need add the most value to your property from a functional and monetary perspective.
Hope this provides you with further exploration ideas
Have a great day
Warm and bets wishes
Team SPEAK
Devyra Atelier