Just got letter off the local council advising that my planning app has been approved for my garage. I'm so chuffed just thought I might share it with u
Atb Alan

Happy days! Get out and get digging then!

Now you got to go to Building Regs and do it all again!! More money

May need Building reg approval:

Garages & car ports

A garage is considered to be an extension if the garage is located within 5m of the original building, so the same rules for planning permission apply. Where the garage is positioned more than 5m from the existing house, a garage is considered to be as a shed (see sheds).

If a garage adjoins the house, Building Regulations approval is required.
A detached garage is exempt from Building Regulations provided:

The floor area is less than 30 sq metres.
It is more than 1m from a boundary, or it is a single storey and constructed of wholly non-combustible material.
It contains no sleeping accommodation.

From: http://diydata.com/planning/planregperm/planning_rules.php#garages

Just think yourself lucky you aren't in a Conservation Area!!
Cheers, Pewe