Attic Extensions Planning Permission

As long as you conform to the regulations set out you will not need loft conversion planning permission.

Attic extensions planning permission.

Building regulations are in place to make sure that any work done is structurally sound that the new room is fire safe and that sound is reasonably insulated between the loft and the rooms below. Rarely needs planning permission. Planning permission is not normally required. The most popular type of loft conversion is a simple flat roof dormer.

This can very often be done without the need for third party approvals such as. A roof light or room in loft conversion is where you don t alter or expand the existing space at all but simply add in windows and reinforce the floor to transform an attic into a comfortable living space. Your loft renovation will be considered a permitted development provided that. However permission is required where you extend or alter the roof space and it exceeds specified limits and conditions.

From the end of august homeowners will be allowed to supersize their homes by adding two extra floors without planning permission. The roof light dormer or extension is lower than the highest part of the existing roof.