What permits do I need for a double garage conversion in Bedfordshire?

For most double garage conversions in Bedfordshire you will not need planning permission, but you will always need Building Regulations approval, submitted as a Building Notice or a Full Plans application. Planning permission becomes relevant if your home is listed, in a conservation area, subject to an Article 4 direction or a retained-parking condition, or if you are creating a self-contained annexe. A Lawful Development Certificate is optional but useful proof that your conversion was lawful when you come to sell. We help you identify exactly which approvals your project needs before work begins, with more answers on our FAQs page.