Planning law states that you can’t do any building work to or around your house unless a specific rule says you can. So it’s important to know what those rules are before constructing any new structure on your land, including a detached garage.
This article should help you determine whether you can build your garage under Permitted Development rules or whether you need formal planning permission, plus how you could tweak your plans to avoid needing to apply.
IS PLANNING PERMISSION NEEDED?
It depends. For example, if your home is a flat or a maisonette you will need planning permission.
If your project meets certain criteria, outlined below, your garage could be
