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Thanks to you both. I will do some more investigating and talking to the council. Maybe one or two more quotes would be a good idea too.

Good point woody, thanks. you are right. I am not classifying it as overnight sleeping accommodation to the council as the main purpose is really the home office. By habitable I really meant comfortable -i.e. if I work there all day long I need it to be at least nearly as comfy as the main house...

Thank you all for very useful input. I have called building regs and they said the building is exempt since it is about 25sqm, detached from main house and not intended as sleeping accommodation. They only thing that will be subject building regs is the connection to the sewer for the toilet-I...

Hi, thanks for reply,didn't think we needed it. I have applied for certificate of lawfulness as the garage is existing and we are just changing use. That is what planning dept told me to do. Would certificate of lawfulness triger building regs? We are in Merton, London.

Thanks very much, would something like this then go direct on the bare brick? The video of the product says it has a vapour barrier built in , would this mean that all you need to do is stick this onto the brick, plaster and you are done...

Hello all, I have had several quotes for converting our single wall brick build garage into a home office/play room and trying to decide what is the best way. I want it to be habitable all year round including at night for occasional guests. What would be the best way to insulate? I gather from...