Garage / Carport planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused
166,560 real decisions from 278 UK councils. See what actually gets approved, what gets refused, and why — so you don’t waste thousands on drawings for something your council will reject.
Last updated: May 2026
84.6%
approval rate across 166,560 decisions
That means roughly 1 in 6 garage / carport applications are refused — often due to avoidable design issues.
166,560
Decisions
140,956
Approved
25,604
Refused
278
Councils
New garages and carports are common planning applications. Many fall within permitted development, but those that do not must demonstrate they are proportionate and do not dominate the street scene.
What these results show
• Most standalone garages under 30 sqm are permitted development — applications are usually for larger or front-of-plot garages.
• Refusals typically cite dominance of the street scene or loss of front garden/green space.
• Garage conversions (to habitable rooms) are a different category and generally face less scrutiny.
• Carports with open sides are viewed more favourably than enclosed garages in front gardens.
⚠️ These are national examples. Your council could be stricter — or more lenient. See what actually gets approved on your street →
Real garage / carport decisions
Real examples showing what works — and what gets refused. Use the filters to compare approved and refused applications.
Approved
Demolish existing conservatory. Build new single storey pitched roof rear extension. Convert existing garage into habitable living area.
▸ A roof that matches the existing house signals good design to planning officers.
170079OPDFUL
Approved
Redevelopment of the site to accommodate two, two-storey 2 bedroom terraced dwellings with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse storage (following demolition of the existing end of terrace dwelling and garage)
▸ Two-storey approvals often involve setbacks from boundaries and matching materials.
14/00131/FUL
Approved
The demolition of an existing storeroom/garage and alterations to the rear of 84 Eastway and the construction of a 3 storey, 2 bedroom dwelling house with roof terrace.
Refused
Single storey extension and attached new single storey dwelling (self build/custom build) with 1.8m boundary fence. Demolition of existing garage. (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
Refused
Conversion of existing garage to living accommodation with 2.5m2 extension to infill recess between existing garage and dwelling. Extension of existing dwellings pitched roof over garage with pitched gable to rear.
Approved
Proposed rear extension extending a maximum 6.70 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house (at a maximum height of 3.90 metres with an eaves height of 2.50 metres) sited 0.1m from existing garage.
Approved
T1 Oak: reduce back the height to historic pollard points (current height 12m, reduce by 4m), reduce lower layeral branches by 2-3m (current radial spread 7m). Remove epicormic growth and ensure garage is clear by 2m
Approved
Erection of a single storey side extension including connection to existing detached garage, part single/part two storey rear extension together with amendments to roof of existing garage
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Works to trees within area TPO 074, specifically Oak Located at the rear left corner of property.Remove 3 no. low secondary laterals between 12cm -18cm diam at 5m in western crown extending over garage to allow for maintenance and repair.
Approved
Crown reduce 1no. Silver Birch by 1/3 and to clear garage roof; reduce 1no. Willow to approximately 4 metres in height - tree works in a Conservation Area
▸ Sympathetic design in conservation areas can still get approved.
Approved
Holm Oak next to previously pollarded Holm Oaks (T1) Pollard at approximately 4.5m high.2x Hollies next to the Holm Oak (T2 & T3) Reduce height to 4.5m.Sycamore overhanging Curtis Garage (T6 ) Remove broken hanging branch.Holly leaning towards Neighbour?s property (T5) Pollard at 4.5m high.Holly lea
Approved
Discharge of condition 3 of permission 2020/2082 - Details of new oak framed window to east side of existing garage and proposed roof lights.
Approved
Discharge of condition 3 of permission 2020/2082 - Details of new oak framed window to east side of existing garage and proposed roof lights.
P2023/3306/FUL
Approved
Demolition of existing workshop/garage and erection of a two storey, 3-bedroom s
▸ Two-storey approvals often involve setbacks from boundaries and matching materials.
23/00875/LBC
Approved
Refurbishment including refitting the kitchen, ground floor bathroom and first floor bathroom and WC. Removal and rebuilding several sections of non-structural internal wall to reconfigure the layout of the ground floor rear bathroom and rear bedroom 2/study. Several internal doors and associated fr
▸ Kitchen/living extensions are the most common approved type.
25/00905/PIP
Refused
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection a self-build single storey dwelling with detached single storey garage and gardens on the existing paved pedestrian open space with 2no mature trees to be retained.
08/00138/FUL
Refused
Erection of a detached single-storey double garage with pitched roof at rear of property and new boundary wall.
21/0351/PNO
Approved
Demolition of 10 storey high-rise block comprising 54 flats, 1 single storey garage block comprising 10 garages, together with removal of surrounding roads, paths and hard surfaced areas as shown on the Jupiter Court Demolition Site Plan.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Demolition of existing house and detached garage (application for the Prior Approval of the Local Planning Authority)
▸ Prior approval applications that meet the criteria are rarely refused.
Approved
Yew Tree (T1) Crown reduction to reduce by 6m from the top. Trim new top branches by 1-2m maximum to shape into new apex. Trim sides by 1-2m maximum to tidy and shape tree to give more light and side clearance to owner's drive and access to car port. Final finished height 14m.Horse Chestnut (T2) Cro
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25/00449FULL
Approved
Single storey extension, detached garage and carport and new septic tank.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Two storey front extension to create garage and bedroom above.
▸ Two-storey approvals often involve setbacks from boundaries and matching materials.
Approved
ALTERATIONS AND ERECTION OF EXTENSIONS TO NORTH WEST AND SOUTH EAST ELEVATIONS OF DWELLINGHOUSE AND ERECTION OF DETACHED DOMESTIC GARAGE (NON MATERIAL VARIATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION 22/2014/FUL) - REPLACEMENT OF STONE COLUMN IN PLACE OF TIMBER POSTS ON SOUTH EAST ELEVATION AND LAYOUT OF PROPOSED
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Discharge of condtion 6 (security shutters) of planning consent 14/P/00258 for Erection of a single storey extension to existing garage, erection of two-storey extension to existing dwelling, widening of existing asphalt driveway and alterations to ground levels & new treatment to boundary adjacent
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Rear Extension Including Convert Part of the Existing Detached Garage to Form a Garden Room
Approved
Installation of a 5.25kW Solar PV system mounted South Facing garage pitched roof. 14 X 375 Watt Eurener Panels to be all black and connected to a Solar Edge 3.68kW Inverter. The Mounting Kit will be Renusol and On Roof Tiles.
Approved
Lawful Development Certificate: Existing garage to a bedroom.
10/00005/TCA
Approved
Lawson cypress (1-5). Fell tree 1 (too close to tree 2 and garage). Reduce height of trees 2-5 by ca 2m, back to previous pruning.
Approved
Conversion of existing integral double garage to form new apartment / living accommodation, as part of the existing dwelling.Works include removal of existing garage doors with infill of new external walling including new window (to match existing window arrangements to front elevation).
▸ Matching existing materials and design helps approval chances.
2025/288/CLUP
Approved
Proposed development of a new ancillary detached garage 8.5M x 5.5M
Approved
Demolition of derelict garage, Extension over existing piggery structure and new roof
Approved
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm a material start has been made pursuant to Planning Permission Reference 07/2022/00710/FUL, for 'Erection of 5 detached dwellings with detached garages following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings'.
Refused
Application for a non-material amendment relating to alterations to planning permission 23.00055.FUL. Omission of the two storey element of the works. Single storey extension remains as before, minor mods to garage ridge to accommodate extension roofline.
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Approved
Request for comments by Bristol City Council on an application that crosses the boundary into an adjoining authority: - Demolition of garage. Erection of two storey rear extension to facilitate subdivision of 1no. dwelling into 3no. dwellings with associated works.
▸ Two-storey approvals often involve setbacks from boundaries and matching materials.
CH/21/0373
Approved
Demolition of existing double garage and link to existing house erection of deta
Approved
Group of 4 sycamore - reduce over hanging lateral branches over garages by up to two metres
Approved
Prior notification procedure for the demolition of garages at Birkdale High School
Approved
Demolition of attached garage and erection of single-storey side extension to dwellinghouse
Approved
Non-Material Amendment to permission FUL/2024/0104 - Garage door reduced in width and accessible bathroom window cill increased in height.
▸ Accessibility needs strengthen the case for approval.
Approved
Non Material Amendment (Installation of solar panels to both pitched roof slopes of the approved garage building (instead of a single roof slope) and a minor repositioning of the garage to increase the separation distance between the garage and dwelling. No change to footprint, height, scale, design
Approved
Article 18 consultation from Rochdale Council (ref.16/00455/FUL) for the erection of detached building for use as a garage and equipment store (resubmission of 15/00641/FUL)
16/02367/DC
Approved
Removal of existing garage and erection of a single story extension to side of dwellinghouse##WITHDRAWN##
Refused
The proposed conversion an existing garage into an annex with associated works
Refused
Conversion of Detached Garage to form Ancillary Accommodation
17/01050/PPP
Refused
Single Dwellinghouse, Detached Garage and Formation of an Access (in Principle)
Approved
Non material amendment to planning permission referenced 119134/FH/2018 to allow replacement of garage door with a window
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
20/00562/FUL
Approved
Change of use and external alterations from residential garage (Class 9) to hair salon (Class 1)
Approved
1 no. Common Hawthorn tree in rear garden to fell to ground level and grind out stump as trees root system is destroying garage foundation and drainage system.
Refused
Change of use from domestic garage to podiatry business (Class 1A) (re-application)
Refused
Non Material Variation Request - Change of internal garage to make habitable accomodation
Refused
Garage and land to south side of 14 School Lane used as a residential property
Refused
Change of use of ancient woodland to garden ground and erect a domestic garage/workshop at
Refused
Erection of detached double garage with annex flat on attic floor
Refused
Alterations and extension to garage to form ancillary accommodation unit
14/00993/APP
Refused
Change of use and alterations to garage/store to form dwellinghouse
Refused
Change of use and alterations to domestic garage to form holiday let accommodation and workshop
19/01510/FLL
Approved
Erection of a dwellinghouse, garage and retaining wall (in part retrospect)
Refused
Proposed Single Storey Detached Garage Building
Refused
Replacement lock-up garage (part retrospective)
Approved
Erection of 4 dwellinghouses and 3 garages
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