Building Regulations

[gonzo39]

Hi guys,

My wife and I have a large garage and were not sure if building regulations and such like would stop us from blocking off the door and eventually turning it in to a home office.
Obviously I understand that the office may need planning permission but was not sure on the idea of bricking up the door myself.

Has anyone else ever been in a similar situation or know if it is ok to go ahead with it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks

 

[sotal]

Just a thought but could you not leave the door in place and seal it up then install a stud wall behind with insulation between.

This would have the following advantages:

1. It could be returned to a garage easier
2. It wouldn't change the asthetics of the building
3. Nobody would know


Our neighbours years ago turned their garage into a home office, they left the door in place and installed the stud wall about 3 or 4 foot in, so the garage door just opened. This gave them a little 'garden store' with the kids bike, lawn mower etc in, and the office behind

 

[theoldun]

Above answer is about the most sensible you will get. Think about it.
No one can stop you sitting in a heated insulated garage when the mood suits you.
oldun