i am planning to change my garage into a room, it is integral, do i need planning permission

[wickedtart19]

do i need planning permission to change my part integral garage into a room, thanks

[NazNomad]

Not usually, unless you're making the garage bigger. However, differing local authorities do have differing opinions on this ... best to give 'em a ring.

[The Builder]

Probably not, as it's the same Class of Use. You'll need Building Control for the work though.
I usually point people to this site Tarty ................

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/

[McMouse]

We converted our garage into 'habitable use" as part of a larger extension. We didn't need planning permission as it was a permitted development but building regs were quite stringent in terms of sound and heat insulation and construction methods and materials.

[buildersmate]

It MAY be an issue with the Development Control department (PP) if you will then not have adequate space to park a car on a driveway.

[bushbaby_de]

Hiya, I'm a planning officer so can give you a more definitive answer. If all you are doing externally is taking down the garage door, bricking it up and adding a window flush to the wall then you will only need planning permission if you have what's called an Article 4 Direction over your property restricting permitted development rights, or if there was a condition attached to any planning permission granted at the site that could also restrict permitted development. Even if you don't need planning permission you will need Building Regs.