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Giant tubs have fallen out of favor. Over the last few years, designers and remodelers have been getting more and more requests to replace the tub in the master bathroom with a large, luxury shower. The question many homeowners face when considering this option is whether having a master bath without a tub will affect resale value down the road. The sad fact is that most of us just don’t have the time to lounge in a tub. The majority of us take showers daily but only take a bath occasionally, as a way to relax. One survey reported that about one-third of women and less than 10 percent of the men surveyed said they wanted a tub in the master bath, and that was only if the bath also had a large shower. Showers are also gaining favor as people are looking for ways to conserve water. A large tub can use as much as 80 to 100 gallons of water, and often all of your hot water, before it is filled. A typical shower will use far less water. Although if you have multiple shower heads going at once, this may negate your water savings.

Removing the tub gives you more space to play with when designing your bathroom. It allows you the space to create a large, luxurious walk-in shower. But does it come at a price?

Typically, a bathroom must have a toilet, sink, and tub to be considered a full bath. A bath with a toilet, sink, and shower, but no tub, would be considered a three-quarter bath. The master bath can be a major selling point or it can be a deal breaker. Most potential buyers expect the master bath to be a full bath and include a tub. While some prospective buyers say the lack of a tub wouldn’t deter them, especially if the shower was decked out with lots of features, others say it would cause them to pass on the house. Some real estate agents have advised that as long as your home has at least one tub, even if it’s not in the master bath, you should be okay. If the master bath tub is your only tub, removing it could be detrimental to the value of your home and exclude many potential buyers. This is particularly true of couples with young children who find it too difficult to try and bathe a small child in a shower. When deciding whether to ditch the tub for a larger shower, you should consider how long you plan to be in your home. The rule of thumb is that if you plan to live in your house for less than five years, you should design to sell. If you plan to live in it for longer than five years, you should design it to suit your needs rather than for the benefit of future owners. If you decide to go for the shower, make sure it’s a large shower with great features, like multiple shower heads, body jets, benches, rainfall shower heads, and high-end fixtures. Keep in mind that if you operate all of the shower heads at the same time, you will drain your hot water heater faster. You may want to consider upgrading to a larger hot water heater at the same time. If you decide not to skip the tub, there are options. Select a small tub that will give you more space for a bigger shower. Using a freestanding tub takes up less space since they don’t have tub decks.

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Can I convert my garage into living space without planning permission?

Planning permission is not usually required to convert your garage into additional living space for your home, providing the work is internal and does not involve enlarging the building.

hastings.gov.uk - Do I need planning permission to convert my garage?

Planning permission is not usually required to convert your garage into additional living space for your home, providing the work is internal and does not involve enlarging the building. However, sometimes permitted development rights have been removed by condition which may prevent a garage from being able to be converted without planning permission. This is often the case if your property is located in a housing estate. A condition attached to a planning permission may also require that the garage remain as a parking space. In such instances you will need to apply for permission to vary or remove the condition.

What to do if permitted development rights have been taken away

In cases where permitted development rights have been taken away by a condition attached to a previous planning permission, you will need to submit a planning application to vary or remove that condition. Application forms and fees can be found on the Planning Portal website. You can also download forms from the Planning Portal website. See Further guidance on making an application and information needed to register an application. With such applications, the Council may need to consider, amongst other things, whether the loss of the parking space within the garage would have a harmful impact upon highway safety.

Listed Buildings

Where work is proposed to a listed building, listed building consent may be required. Find out if your property is a listed building. If you wish to know if your property has had its 'permitted development' rights for garage conversions removed you can email us. See fee for this service.