Do double garage conversions require building control approval in Bedfordshire?

Yes. Double garage conversions in Bedfordshire require building control approval because you are turning a non-habitable space into a habitable room. You submit either a Building Notice or a Full Plans application to your local building control authority before starting. An inspector then checks the work at key stages, such as before the damp-proofing and insulation are covered up, and issues a completion certificate at the end. That certificate matters when you sell the house, as it proves the work was done properly. We arrange building control and coordinate the inspections on your behalf, and answer more questions like this on our FAQs page.