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geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

In your situation I would be looking at a car port as mentioned earlier. Could be done DIY or a nice green oak structure with shingle or slate roof if you are looking for aesthetics. It will essentially keep the worst of the weather and leaves off the vehicle, but not all of it. The other thing to think about at this stage is perhaps additional security such as lift up posts and security cameras as she will now be seen more easily.

3rd Jul 2023 12:07pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4218

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

I built a really nice wood-framed, pitched felt-roofed carport onto the side of my house when it became apparent my Defender was too high for the garage opening. I drew some plans out with my father-in-law acting as advisor/sense-checker, neither of us are more than keen DIYers really. Ordered all the timber delivered from a local merchant and cracked on with it. I really enjoyed building it and it's lasted well and keeps 99% of the weather off. Crucially, if anything does get damp under there the open nature of a car port means it dries very quickly. I've put some LED baton lights in too which means I can work under the their even at night. If you have nosey neighbours, you need to check the Planning Portal to make sure you stay within permitted development rules, or get planning permission if you are going big. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

3rd Jul 2023 12:49pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2530

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Definitely check with your local Planning Dept. I found out the hard way that planning is a "black art". Ignore what the chap in the pub tells you. Find out from your local council if it is permitted development or whether you need planning permission. If converting your garage to residential accommodation - again you may need planning permission for change of use. Defender 90XS SW
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3rd Jul 2023 4:06pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2108

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

…and building g control approval (for the repurposing of the garage to a habitable space).

3rd Jul 2023 4:11pm

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