Garage / Carport planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused
214,673 real decisions from 316 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: August 2026
84.5%
approval rate across 214,673 decisions
That means roughly 1 in 6 garage / carport applications are refused — often due to avoidable design issues.
214,673
Decisions
181,431
Approved
33,242
Refused
316
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.
Approved
Prior approval application for demolition of single‑storey block of garage stores constructed from single-skin brickwork with a shallow pitched timber roof structure.
▸ Prior approval applications that meet the criteria are rarely refused.
Approved
Oak - 10m wide. Reduce 6 branches overhanging the garage by 3m. Sweet Chestnut - 14m wide. Reduce limb by 6m. Also crown lift by 2m. Holly - 8m wide. Reduce the height of the tree from 15m to 12m. Walnut - 13m wide. Reduce the overhanging branches by 5m
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)
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
Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey detached dwelling, car parking and associated works.
▸ Two-storey approvals often involve setbacks from boundaries and matching materials.
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
Copper Beech (T1) Crown lift to 3m over garden and driveway. Crown lift to clear garage roof by up to 1m.
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
T1: Oak (Quercus robur) - Reduce lower branches that hang over thatched garage building by 3m. Give clearance of 1.5m to the telephone wire.
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.
Approved
Demolition of existing garage together with the construction of a double storey rear extension, wraparound extension, front porch extension, loft conversion, rear dormer extension and installation of three front rooflights at 8 Clayhill Crescent, SE9.
▸ Rear dormers are far more likely to be approved than front-facing ones.
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.
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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Approved
Certificate Of Lawful Development For The Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension And Detached Triple Garage, Workshop And Stores.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
25/00449FULL
Approved
Single storey extension, detached garage and carport and new septic tank.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Works to trees (LCC TPO 7 - Oak (T1): Crown reduce to provide clearance of 1.5 to 2 metres over neighbouring property, crown lift to provide clearance of 2 to 2.5 metres over garages)
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
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for; Removal of existing gravel, and construction of single garage with garden storage to rear. Surface water connection into existing soakaway to rear garden.
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
Demolition of derelict garage, Extension over existing piggery structure and new roof
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
Raising the roof to form a first floor including formation of a new gable with Juliet balcony and new dormers, new front terrace, facade alterations, removal of the existing garage and construction of a timber clad store, re-grading and resurfacing of the driveway using permeable materials and impro
▸ Rear dormers are far more likely to be approved than front-facing ones.
Approved
Demolition of existing garage and carport and erection of 1No. detached dwelling
Refused
Lawful certificate (proposed) for a block built single garage with dual pitched roof.
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.
Approved
Prior Approval for Proposed Larger Home Extension : To reduce existing detatched garage and build rear extension.
▸ Prior approval applications that meet the criteria are rarely refused.
Approved
Erection of first floor extension over existing garage to side and single storey extension to rear (as amended 31.07.2020).
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
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
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)
Approved
Alteration and extension to dwellinghouse and detached garage
Approved
Certificate of lawfulness to use dwelling (within C3 Use Class) as a step-down care facility, including the renovation of the property and the infilling of the existing garage doorway with the installation of a new door and window.
Refused
Installation of a hand car wash facility including canopy, screening and associated works within the existing garage forecourt.
Refused
The proposed conversion an existing garage into an annex with associated works
Refused
Conversion of Detached Garage to form Ancillary Accommodation
Refused
Demolish garage and construct side and rear single storey extension
Refused
The construction of a single storey residential unit on site of three demolished garages at Wickham Mews rear of 4 Wickham Road, SE4.
17/01050/PPP
Refused
Single Dwellinghouse, Detached Garage and Formation of an Access (in Principle)
Refused
Demolition of existing building and erection of 5no. flats with allocated garages, garden office and gardens to rear
Approved
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed conversion of garage to garden room
20/00562/FUL
Approved
Change of use and external alterations from residential garage (Class 9) to hair salon (Class 1)
Approved
Felling of two overgrown trees in back garden located at side of garage and front of garage.
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
Garage and land to south side of 14 School Lane used as a residential property
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
Erection of double garage following installation of concrete base (retrospective)
Refused
Replacement lock-up garage (part retrospective)
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