Room above garages and outbuildings - Revision history

The Classic Barn Company at 11:31, 7 April 2025

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−	[https://~~oakframebuildings~~.com Design, Planning & Build - Oak Framed Buildings]	+	[https://oakbuildings.com Design, Planning & Build - Oak Framed Buildings]

	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_a_garage_with_annex_above Building a Garage with Annexe]		[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_a_garage_with_annex_above Building a Garage with Annexe]

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	=== Building An Oak Framed Garage With Room Above ===		=== Building An Oak Framed Garage With Room Above ===
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		+	[https://oakframebuildings.com Design, Planning & Build - Oak Framed Buildings]
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		+	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_a_garage_with_annex_above Building a Garage with Annexe]

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The Classic Barn Company at 11:12, 31 July 2024

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		+	[[File:Building A 4 Bay Room Above Garage.jpg\|link=https://youtu.be/48ZSlGnI6JY?feature=shared]]
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		+	=== Building An Oak Framed Garage With Room Above ===

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Editor at 11:03, 12 September 2023

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	* Party Wall Act.		* Party Wall Act.
	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.
		+	* Planning Permission For Oak Garages and Outbuildings.
	* Refurbishment.		* Refurbishment.
	* Renovation.		* Renovation.

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	* How to find a builder.		* How to find a builder.
	* Incorporating a concrete garage into the landscape.		* Incorporating a concrete garage into the landscape.
		+	* Garage.
	* Kit house.		* Kit house.
	* Licence to alter.		* Licence to alter.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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Designing Buildings at 12:21, 3 January 2020

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−	== Introduction ==	+	= Introduction =

−	There comes a time for many growing families that a choice has to be made: do we move to a bigger property ~~to accommodate our new arrivals – and potentially plan for more~~ – or do we look at adding room to our current home, perhaps an extension? Each is a viable option, and each costs money, and there is a lot to consider when looking for a bigger home.	+	There comes a time for many growing families that a choice has to be made: do we move to a bigger property – or do we look at adding room to our current home, perhaps an extension? Each is a viable option, and each costs money, and there is a lot to consider when looking for a bigger home.

−	In the UK many houses are built in close proximity to others – the housing estate is predominant in the towns that act as the suburbs of our many cities – and often the only choice is seen to be moving home. Often, this means leaving behind a neighbourhood you are happy in, comfortable with, and in which you would like to remain. ~~So, what’s the option?~~	+	In the UK many houses are built in close proximity to others – the housing estate is predominant in the towns that act as the suburbs of our many cities – and often the only choice is seen to be moving home. Often, this means leaving behind a neighbourhood you are happy in, comfortable with, and in which you would like to remain.

−	~~Have you considered adding an outbuilding~~, ~~one with accommodation above it? Perhaps~~ you have space that would accommodate a garage, for example? Or, if you already have a garage, can you build on top of it? These are questions you should ask, and scenarios you should investigate, before you commit to selling up and moving house, as the outbuilding solution may be the one that saves you the most money.	+	However, perhaps you have space that would accommodate a garage, for example? Or, if you already have a garage, can you build on top of it? These are questions you should ask, and scenarios you should investigate, before you commit to selling up and moving house, as the outbuilding solution may be the one that saves you the most money.

−	== Adding a ~~Garage~~ or ~~Outbuilding =~~=	+	= Adding a garage or outbuilding =

−	Let’s say you want to build a garage. You have the available space and you like the idea. ~~What method will you use to build it? Before we go on~~, ~~we’ll touch~~ on ~~planning permission~~ a ~~little later on~~, as you ~~will find it~~ might ~~be necessary~~.	+	Let’s say you want to build a garage. You have the available space and you like the idea. You could invest in a brick-built garage, with accommodation added on the upper floor. This is a cost-effective and popular way to build and add room to an existing home and can be surprisingly quick to complete. Or, you might look at steel-framed buildings, which are very modern, durable, easy to erect and versatile.

−	You could invest in a brick-built garage, with accommodation added on the upper floor. This is a cost-effective and popular way to build and add room to an existing home and can be surprisingly quick to complete. Or, you might look at steel-framed buildings, which are very modern, durable, easy to erect and versatile.	+	Then there’s a method that many homeowners in rural areas are turning to for added space in the form of an outbuilding: the oak framed building.
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−	Then there’s a method that many homeowners in rural areas are turning to for added space in the form of an outbuilding: the oak framed building. You might be thinking ‘now that’s going to be expensive’ but, in fact, you may well be surprised. Here are some benefits to using oak framing for your outbuilding that you may not have thought of up to now and the cost can be comparable if not cheaper than some alternatives.	+

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−	== Oak ~~Framed Garage~~ with ~~Room Above Accommodation =~~=	+	= Oak framed garage with room above accommodation =

−	Let’s stick with a garage that has room above accommodation for the benefit of this ~~article as this is my area of expertise and often easy to present under planning law, although your outbuilding can be used for whatever purpose you require~~. What are the benefits of an oak framed garage? First, this traditional method of building has been around for many centuries, and results in a very attractive building that will never tire on the eye.	+	Let’s stick with a garage that has room above accommodation for the benefit of this example. What are the benefits of an oak framed garage? First, this traditional method of building has been around for many centuries, and results in a very attractive building that will never tire on the eye.

−	It’s also a tendency that in rural areas, the planners, local council and neighbours will be in favour of an oak building – thanks to its traditional beauty and style – than they would a brick or steel-framed building~~, so that is certainly worth bearing in mind~~. They are also very long-lasting, and can be put together surprisingly quickly~~, and you may be surprised by the cost of having an oak garage with room above accommodation built as predominantly it’s the same roof volume that becomes the habitable space~~	+	It’s also a tendency that in rural areas, the planners, local council and neighbours will be in favour of an oak building – thanks to its traditional beauty and style – than they would a brick or steel-framed building. They are also very long-lasting, and can be put together surprisingly quickly.

−	A cost-efficient starting point would be to measure up the build plot space where ~~your~~ intending to build your garage, leave a 1m distance around the building and then compare this build space to the modular oak frames offered in the marketplace. These ~~will~~ come ~~predesigned~~ for planning with structural engineering and professional guidance. You ~~can~~ download PDF elevations of ~~predesigned [https://www.oakgarages.com/oak-garages-with-room-above~~-~~accommodation~~ oak framed garages ~~here]~~ with options to increase the usable floor area in the room above.	+	A cost-efficient starting point would be to measure up the build plot space where you are intending to build your garage, leave a 1m distance around the building and then compare this build space to the modular oak frames offered in the marketplace. These can come pre-designed for planning with structural engineering and professional guidance. You may be able to download PDF elevations of pre-designed oak framed garages with options to increase the usable floor area in the room above.

−	While perhaps more popular in rural areas, where the oak building is in keeping with the surroundings, there is no reason why such a building should not be erected in a suburban garden given the space available is sufficient, and planning can be obtained. In fact, if the building is not forward of the principle elevation it is often favoured by the planners when ~~position~~ at the side or rear of a property.	+	While perhaps more popular in rural areas, where the oak building is in keeping with the surroundings, there is no reason why such a building should not be erected in a suburban garden given the space available is sufficient, and planning can be obtained. In fact, if the building is not forward of the principle elevation it is often favoured by the planners when positioned at the side or rear of a property.

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−	== Planning and ~~Construction =~~=	+	= Planning and construction =

	No matter where you are in the UK, whether in a rural, semi-rural or suburban location you will have to talk to the planners if you are looking to build an oak framed building with room above. This applies whether you are using it as a garage or other space, and the room above as anything from a bedroom, playroom or simply additional accommodation for when visitors come to stay.		No matter where you are in the UK, whether in a rural, semi-rural or suburban location you will have to talk to the planners if you are looking to build an oak framed building with room above. This applies whether you are using it as a garage or other space, and the room above as anything from a bedroom, playroom or simply additional accommodation for when visitors come to stay.

−	~~The reason you need to apply for planning permission for oak garages and outbuildings is because in~~ the UK planning is required on all outbuildings with room above accommodation as these structures are above 4m in height and are for habitable purposes, therefore Permitted Development rights will not apply, the [https://www.planningportal.co.uk/ planning portal] has a useful guide to this ~~which we strongly recommend you read~~.	+	In the UK planning is required on all outbuildings with room above accommodation as these structures are above 4m in height and are for habitable purposes, therefore Permitted Development rights will not apply, the [https://www.planningportal.co.uk/ planning portal] has a useful guide to this.

−	Should you be building in a rural setting then it may appeal to the planners, as mentioned above, but that does not mean it will automatically be passed as planning law must first be fulfilled. However, as many oak garages with room above have already been successfully applied for and planning granted, the chances are you will be successful. In more heavily populated areas, the conditions to be met may be different, so we advise talking to an expert about planning for any outbuilding garage with accommodation.	+	In more heavily populated areas, the conditions to be met may be different, so we advise talking to an expert about planning for any outbuilding garage with accommodation.

−	== The ~~Benefits~~ of an ~~Oak Garage~~ with ~~Room Above =~~=	+	= The benefits of an oak garage with room above =

−	We think we’ve covered the subject quite comprehensively, but when it comes to summing up why you should consider an oak-framed outbuilding or garage as your modern extension, there are some factors that we should recap. These really are very beautiful buildings and have been designed to reflect the sheer elegance and rustic style of oak buildings of old. Also, oak remains a useful, versatile and long-lived building material that can be manipulated to fit, and that is used in a variety of different applications ~~throughout the building~~. Insulation can be added around the oak work leaving it on show both inside and outside the frame and this is often one of the most appealing factors to homeowners.	+	These really are very beautiful buildings and have been designed to reflect the sheer elegance and rustic style of oak buildings of old. Also, oak remains a useful, versatile and long-lived building material that can be manipulated to fit, and that is used in a variety of different applications. Insulation can be added around the oak work leaving it on show both inside and outside the frame and this is often one of the most appealing factors to homeowners.

−	Perhaps the most important factors are the cost-effectiveness of having an oak garage built, especially one that has the added value with an accommodation above, and the fact that once the frame has been manufactured off site, this is a building that will be erected very quickly, with minimum mess~~, and that will be loved and used by you and your family for years to come~~. Oak dries, hardens and silvers quickly with time and soon adopts the feel of a building that was installed many years before.	+	Perhaps the most important factors are the cost-effectiveness of having an oak garage built, especially one that has the added value with accommodation above, and the fact that once the frame has been manufactured off site, this is a building that will be erected very quickly, with minimum mess. Oak dries, hardens and silvers quickly with time and soon adopts the feel of a building that was installed many years before.

−	Which ever direction you decide upon, it is always recommended to explore all types of building methods and materials to see what fits best with your property and budget, don’t forget – adding an outbuilding ~~of this calibre~~ with habitable space will increase the value of your property which in turn off sets the build cost back into the value of your estate.	+	Which ever direction you decide upon, it is always recommended to explore all types of building methods and materials to see what fits best with your property and budget, don’t forget – adding an outbuilding with habitable space will increase the value of your property which in turn off sets the build cost back into the value of your estate.

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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.
		+	* Basements in buildings.
		+	* Building extension.
		+	* CDM for self-builders and domestic clients.
		+	* Conservation area.
		+	* Custom-build homes.
		+	* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.
		+	* How to build a garage.
		+	* How to build a porch.
		+	* How to find a builder.
		+	* Incorporating a concrete garage into the landscape.
		+	* Kit house.
		+	* Licence to alter.
		+	* Line of junction notice.
		+	* Listed buildings.
		+	* Party Wall Act.
		+	* Planning permission.
		+	* Refurbishment.
		+	* Renovation.
		+	* Segal Method.
		+	* Self-build homes.
		+	* Self-build home: project plan.
		+	* Types of room.

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