extending above garage

[fordadrian]

hi
i live in a linked detached property where the garage is attached to the house next door, will it be possible for me to build above my garage, if so are there any financial implications which would need to be sorted out with neighbour or any special planning laws which would need to be adhered to.

[jackthehat]

Is your garage attached directly to their house, or to a garage attached to their house ?
You will require Planning Permission.
Always discuss your plans with the neighbours as they will be contacted by the Planning Department, in any case, and trouble can ensue, if this is the first they know about your intentions.
You have responsibilities under 'The Party Wall Act' and may have to instruct a surveyor, for your protection, and theirs.
Contact a reputable Architectural Technologist (Architects cost too much :o)) and discuss your proposals with them.
They will be able to advise you..........

[fordadrian]

thanks jackthehat useful info just to clarify garage is joined to neighbours house not to another garage

[jake-the-peg]

My experience is that planners can be quite driven by precident.

If someone in your road or nearby has alredy done such an extension you're much more likely to get it passed if not you'll probably have a much harder task.

Side extensions must be single story to count as "permitted development" so you'd definately need planning permission.

http://www.planningpo...kcommonextensionreal/

[jackthehat]

The Planners will be keen to ensure that there is no appearance of 'terracing' in such a situation. You may have to compromise on design to avoid your extension looking like an 'infill'.
You'll have to set your extension back from the front elevation of your garage and possibly have any ridge-line below your existing - they like any extension to look subordinate to the existing.
Which area are you in, in UK ?

[The Builder]

........... just my 2 cent's worth to add ............... if your garage is attached to next door, you'll definitely need their co-operation as their existing wall would become an internal wall in your extension.................... unless you have a very "thin" upper room.
As mentioned......... terracing effect ............ it would almost certainly devalue the neighbour's house. Jack's right about taking professional advice, but at this stage, talk to the local Planning Dept first ............ costs you nothing.
On the face of it, it doesn't sound like it's a runner. Consider the rear of the house for an extension................. possibly under Permitted Development?

[fordadrian]

thanks everyone for your advice it has given me a lot to think about and consider, jackthehat the property is in Worcester.
Can the builder tell me what sort of things i could be looking at in regards to extending the rear of my property.

[buildersmate]

A decent builder will have a reasonably good knowledge of the potential constriants likely to be imposed by both the planning regulations and Building Regulations. They have to - since there is no point advising a potential client something is possible if it later turns out impossible.
Ask a couple of general builders around for a look.

[The Builder]

Rear extensions tend to be less contentious planning-wise................ even possible under "permitted development" ............ see :

http://www.planningpo...d/public/tools/house/
(interactive guide)

Ask at your local builder's merchants for names of decent builders who could advise as BM has said.