Converting detached garage uk

[Sarah6404]

Hi All, 

I have been doing Airbnb for over a year now in my home (UK based) and really enjoyed it and looking to expand. I have a detached garage on a new build estate. Has anyone converted a detached garage? Because it's detached, do I need planning permission? Also, as it's detached from the house, does that mean that I am not entitled to the £7,500 tax free income?

Look forward to some advice and find out how easy/difficult it is to do.

Thanks for your time!

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Sarah6404 The rent a room scheme definitely doesn't apply as the room needs to be in your house and accessible from. said house.

I am confident you would need planning permission and you should also check your deeds as there may be covenants that would stop you converting the garage to what would be an additional dwelling.

[Helen3 · Accepted solution]

You would definitely need planning permission to convert your garage for commercial use - speak to the planning team at your local council.

a self contained property with no shared access wouldn't meet the rent a room requirement. 

@Sarah6404 

[Alex]

Hello @Sarah6404. Hope everything is going well. 😃

Did you check the comments that other members left you? I'm sure they can be helpful.

Also, I found a post from a member who converted a detached garage, and he received numerous responses, including a top answer. It might be good to get in contact with him for some advice. 🙂

This is the link to the post: 

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Help-with-your-business/Insurance-for-converted-garage-Scotland/...

Kind regards, 

Alex