Confusion over converting attached garage?
Hi, I’ve been really affected by s24 and mortgage rates and so need to replace income. I have an attached garage to my home and would like to turn it into Airbnb accommodation. I live near a major airport so the potential seems promising.
I know it will need building regs but there are so many different pieces of information everywhere regarding this.
I have a few questions: Does it need planning or is it permitted development.
Also what kind of amentities can I include can I put in a shower and airfryer, kettle, microwave etc?
Thanks.
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Member Since September 2022 - Comments: 198
7:11 PM, 8th May 2024, About 2 years ago
Wouldn’t local council be able to provide necessary guidance on this as I expect it’ll have to comply with all their regulations plus health and safety aspects. Also what about parking options. I’m guessing airbnb might have some guidelines on expectations too. What sometimes seems a straightforward route very often isn’t.
Member Since September 2022 - Comments: 40
7:53 PM, 8th May 2024, About 2 years ago
I’ve done this already, the best way is convert it as a part of your main house, own front door in conversion but with an adjoining door in to main house which you can keep locked when occupied. Don’t put a cooker in it as it will look like it’s self contained. The council don’t like that. . It’s own shower room and a “utility room” are acceptable. After it’s been signed off by council you can do what you like. Also don’t use Airbnb to advertise, there are others which don’t get such negative attention.
Member Since March 2022 - Comments: 137
8:35 AM, 10th May 2024, About 2 years ago
You are converting part of your existing dwelling into a dedicated business, although Class C5 is not introduced in England yet it will affect your neighbours e.g. parking, noise, people coming and going as they please etc… Speak to your LA first but I’m sure it will require planning permission as it is (or will be) a part material change of use.
This will likely be noticeable work for building control which means your potentially subject to meet newer U-Values. For example insulating the floor.
You will likely need to notify your leader (if you have one) but read their T&C’s first.
You will likely need to change your home insurance.
Member Since September 2022 - Comments: 40
8:54 AM, 10th May 2024, About 2 years ago
Just do it as an extension to your own home, and then if you decide to let it out later you can do it under the rent a room scheme. 7 k a year tax free.
Member Since March 2022 - Comments: 137
11:09 AM, 10th May 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by John Bentley at 10/05/2024 – 08:54
I would strongly advise you be transparent with the LA before doing anything. All it takes is one neighbour to complain and bang you got enforcement action and potentially a retrospective planning application which doesn’t sit well. Trust me neighbours will complain about anything and everything especially if they think you are earning out of it.