Garage

Discussion in 'Renovation & Home Improvement' started by Meg Cridland, 17th Sep, 2020.

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Can I convert garage into home office in NSW?

  1. Need council approve or not

  2. No idea

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  1. Meg Cridland

    Meg Cridland Member

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    Can I convert garage into home office in NSW?
     
  2. Lacrim

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    Unless this home office is going to have a bathroom, kitchen and a tenant :D, I'd probably just go for it.
     
  3. Meg Cridland

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    I want to use it as my own office at home and practice music there.

    Does it need council approve?
     
  4. Lacrim

    Lacrim Well-Known Member

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    If in doubt call the council but only if you want to risk not liking the answer. Unless you're running a business or doing something illegal etc it's your prerogative as to what you do inside your garage. That's my personal opinion.
     
  5. Meg Cridland

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    Thank you :)

    No business.
    Exactly, I should say it should be a study room for me, and for practice music as well.

    My garage wall is built with double bricks. I want to add walls inside, with windows, need a door,too. Then I can install AC, make it comfortable in summer.

    Is it legal? or need council approve that?
     
  6. Lacrim

    Lacrim Well-Known Member

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    If adding windows and doors ie cavities if they're not in place already, then you may need a CDC or DA. Call the council.
     
  7. Meg Cridland

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    I see. I will do.
    Thank you.