If your property is a house and the garage will be attached to the house (or is within five metres of the house) it is treated as an extension to the house and the rules for extensions apply.

Many Compton garages do not require planning permission. However, permission is required for any garage which covers over half the garden, which is not for domestic use or which is over 3 metres high with a pent roof or 4 metres high with an apex roof. If you live in a terraced or town house you are normally entitled to build up to 50 cubic metres of extensions without planning permission. In a detached or semi detached house the permitted volume is 70 cubic metres.

Many sectional garages do not require planning permission. However, permission is required for any garage which covers over half the garden, which is not for domestic use or which is over 3 metres high with a pent roof or 4 metres high with an apex roof. If you live in a terraced or town house you are normally entitled to build up to 50 cubic metres of extensions without planning permission. In a detached or semi detached house the permitted volume is 70 cubic metres.

A detached garage or any other detached buildings such as a shed or greenhouse which does not contain sleeping accommodation, is exempt if it is under 30m?, and is either situated 1m or more from the boundary or is constructed substantially of non-combustible materials.

I have a problem with too much dust/grit in or around my property. I don't know where it's coming from.

You can either write to Planning and Building Control, Municipal Buildings, Dale Street Liverpool, L69 2DH and in your letter you must include:

Although many people state you dont need planning permission for yurts because they dont have foundations, I'm afraid this is untrue. Used in the garden for just the summer months is usually fine, and of course for general camping its not an issue, but I would always check with your local planning authority particularly if you are using it for temporary accomodation. Please remember there can be a waiting list, particularly mid summer.

No, conversions incorporating roof windows to the rear only do not require planning permission – except on listed/ protected properties. All other roof alterations e.g. Dormer windows, windows to the Front or Side, require planning permission

If your home is a flat you will need to apply for planning permission. If you live in a house and occupy all of it, you will need to apply for planning permission if the porch is You will probably need to apply for planning permission if your home is covered by an Article 4 Direction. If your house is a listed building you will probably need planning permission and listed building consent (pdf).

Not necessarily. If the principle of redevelopment is accepted then we have sold many sites without the delays for planning permission which can often be a lengthy process.