Planning permission

“I have over 22 years experience in loft conversions and because of my unique knowledge of living and working here I am very familiar with the types of buildings, and the planning regulations.

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 allows certain works to be carried out with out Planning Permission. Although! These laws are for single dwellings only. Properties subsequently converted into flats, do not have ANY Permitted Development rights. You will therefore need to apply for Planning Permission if you want to build a loft conversion or loft extension or any other building extension.

With a terraced single dwelling house, you can add up to 50 cubic metres of extensions in total. Your loft extension, however, must not exceed 40 cubic metres. Loft extensions over 40 cubic metres will normally require Planning Permission.

If you have a semi-detached or free standing single dwelling house, you can add up to 70 cubic metres of extensions in total. Again there is a condition that your loft extension must not exceed 50 cubic metres.

These allowances are for rear facing loft extensions only not exceeding the existing roof ridge height.

If you are proposing to build a loft extension to the front of your house, you will require Planning Permission (single dwelling or not) and it is difficult to get permission for such a proposals. As the General Permitted Development Order does not take privacy or overlooking into account, bear in mind the impact your proposed loft conversion or loft extension will have upon your neighbours.

Limiting the impact by using frosted glass. May alleviate privacy and overlooking concerns expressed by neighbours. Another important consideration is soundproofing, for the sake of the occupants of your house and neighbouring properties.

Design is also important. An ugly loft extensions will do no favours for property values, including your own. Ensuring your loft extension is sympathetic to your house and in keeping with the neighbourhood. Do not settle for just any old proposal from a loft conversion company.

Finally, listed Buildings or buildings located within a Conservation Area, will need Planning Permission for loft extensions regardless of whether its a single dwelling house or a flat conversion.

I hope this advice is useful to you.
Jarrod.”

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