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If you want to live in an unfinished garage space, or a commercial space, there may be some legal hurdles depending on where you're located. Generally, local and/or state laws prohibit commercial spaces, or unfinished spaces like garages, from being used as living spaces. These laws are usually enforced through fines.

If it is a standalone garage, then you may require ?change of use? permission. If you live in a listed building or Conservation area, then yes, you will need planning permission. If unsure, apply to your local authority for a Certificate of Lawful development, an important document if you decide to sell your house.

If it is a standalone garage, then you may require ?change of use? permission. If you live in a listed building or Conservation area, then yes, you will need planning permission. If unsure, apply to your local authority for a Certificate of Lawful development, an important document if you decide to sell your house.

Determine the Monthly Rent You could also ask a neighbour what they might expect to pay, and use common sense considering your location and the cost of local commercial operated car parks. Large city garage spaces may rent for £150 per month and up, whereas suburban spots may rent for £50-100/month.

CONVERTING GARAGES TO CREATE LIVING ACCOMMODATION AND PLANNING PERMISSION. If you want to add living accommodation to your home, converting a garage could be the answer. To convert a garage in this way may need planning permission however, requiring a planning application to your local authority.

Planning permission for a garage extension If your garage conversion is a separate house, you need planning permission, regardless of who lives in it. When converting a garage to a habitable space, building regulations approval is needed.

Planning permission is not normally required to convert a detached garage into living accommodation, provided that the work is internal and does not involve enlarging the building. The building must also only be used for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the existing dwellinghouse.