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The majority of loft conversions including those with substantial dormers do not require Planning Permission as the development can be completed under Permitted Development Rights.

There are specific requirements for developments undertaken within these Rights.

Building Regulations Approval is always necessary when creating habitable areas.

Planning Service Overview:

Measured Survey of existing property.
Building drawn up using Computer Aided Design (CAD) as Existing & as Proposed.
Drawings include Site Plan, Floor Plans, Sections, Elevations and Specification.
Space Planning.
Reasonable disbursements.
Local Authority submissions and administration for Planning and Building Regulations Applications through to Approval

Additional Costs:

Local Authority charges:
- Planning Application - Currently £135.00
- Building Regulations Application - Determined by the cost of works
Structural Engineer (subject to scheme)

Price Schedule

Loft plans	Price £	Building Plans Price Guide
Small	500-1000	Small Loft, Velux, Dormer, En-Suite. Up to 3x4m (10x14ft)
Medium	750-1200	Medium Loft, Velux, Dormer, En-Suite. Up to 5x6m (16x19ft)
Large	1000-2000	Large Loft, Velux, Dormer, En-Suite. Up to 6x10m (19x32ft)
Extra Large	1600 plus	Extra Large Loft, Velux, Dormer, En-Suite. Over 6x10m (19x32ft)

General Information on Building Development

There are nationally approved building controls to ensure your home remains fit to live in and your neighbourhood remains in character.

All but minor loft conversions (e.g. storage loft conversions) within domestic houses must comply with Buildings Regulations to ensure your home remains safe and secure.

Buildings Regulations Approval does not imply approval under the Town and Country Planning Act.

Unlike many other housing alterations, e.g. ground floor extensions, loft conversions may or may not require Planning Application Approval.

As part of the loft survey we will tell you whether a Planning Application is required.

Buildings Regulations Approval

Buildings Regulations for loft conversions cover:

Structural stability
Staircase access
Escape / Access in Emergency
Thermal insulation

The two ways we generally obtain Regulations approval are either:

1. Full Plans Application

We submit scale drawings and structural calculations for examination and will follow-up site inspections by a Building Controls Surveyor

2. Building Notice

We notify Building Controls Section when we begin conversion work, and they confirm that the work meets Building Regulations.

Planning Permission

For changes to the inside of buildings, e.g. internal alterations, planning permission is not usually required.

Loft conversions do not necessarily require planning permission, especially if the loft is being boarded for light storage.

However, where the loft is to be structurally altered, e.g. conversion or dormer windows or dormer extension, or your property is listed or within a conservation areas the planning permission in generally required.

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