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I found this searching the net. I know its not my local council as far as I know the regs are a national thing. Look at the bottom line... http://www2002.stoke.gov.uk/council/det/DC_BC/detachedgarage.html All dimensions for Building Regulations should be measured internally Cheers...

Thanks alpcon.

Thanks for the reply Alpcon. I sent a householder enquiry form with diagrams and measurements to the council about my garage proposal. They replied that it did not need planning permission because it did not meet any of their criteria. I also received a guide to building regs for...

I enquired about planning permission and it is not required due to location , size of detached garage compared to garden & location of garage . However , because it is over 30 m2 building regs apply to base construction, collection of rainwater & wiring. I want to avoid the unnecessary...

Hi, Looking at getting a sectional garage. The internal measurement is just over 30m2 (actually 30.25) which puts it in line for building regs. (The next size garage down is a couple of feet narrower.) My question is this: Can I line one of the internal walls so that the total...

Thanks for the replies. I have looked further on comptons site and there is indeed a lot more info on there. I think I will put in an application and get the building inspector out to go through how they require the base to be constructed. I need a double garage for 2 cars, a bench and...

Hi, My first post so be gentle. I propse to remove my old single garage and replace with a double size pre fabricated concrete type (Compton). The size I want is over 30 m2 floor area and I have been told this will come under building regs. I want to prepare and lay the base myself...