Planning & Building Regulations Advice

 Often no, as many garage conversions fall under permitted development if you’re not making major external changes. Planning may be needed for listed buildings, conservation areas, or if your property has planning conditions .

 In most cases, yes. Building Regs cover things like insulation, ventilation, fire safety, electrics, heating, and any structural changes. 

 Typically: insulation to walls/floor/roof, ventilation, safe electrics (Part P), fire safety/escape routes, suitable windows/doors, and structural compliance if openings/steels are needed. 

 Some extensions are allowed under permitted development, depending on size, height, boundaries and previous extensions. Larger or more complex extensions often need planning. We can advise after a site visit. 

 Yes. Extensions usually require Building Regs sign-off covering foundations, structure, insulation, ventilation, fire safety, drainage, and electrics. 

 Building Control checks the work meets Building Regs. There are inspections at key stages and a Completion Certificate is issued when everything is signed off. 

 If you’re excavating near a neighbour, working on a shared wall, or building on/near the boundary, it may apply. 

Yes if it’s structural / load-bearing. 

Yes, Vision Build Developments is fully  insured to provide construction services.