Loft
Conversions
A popular
method of increasing room space is to carry out a loft conversion.
This may be simply a case of installing a stair and a Velux
rooflight but may also mean a complete roof re-build with
considerable input required from a consulting structural
engineer, re-routing of services for bathroom facilities
in a character building, etc. In those instances where a
loft conversion will affect the external fabric of the existing
building, eg. through the creation of a dormer window, most
local authorities will require a planning application to
be submitted. It will also be necessary to submit an application
for Building Regulations approval and further drawings may
be required for costing and construction purposes. |
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Case Studies
Loft & Garage Conversion
Terraced Loft Conversion
Semi-Detached Family House Loft Conversion
Alex
Coleman Associates work closely with all clients from initial
design consultation through to building
completion. Services offered include:
- Consultation
and briefing process
- Existing
building and site survey
- Outline
design
- Visualisations
- Production
of drawings
- Design
and Access Statement
- Submission
of Planning Application
- Detailed
design for construction
- Specification
- Structural
Calculations
- Application
for Building Regulations approval (generally Building Notice
or Full Plans submission)
- Building
Control
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The exact type of loft conversion you choose will depend largely
on the type of property you have.
However, the following styles are the most common:
- Rooflight/ Velux
- Dormer
- Mansard
The size of the loft
conversion is dependent on the size and style of the house
but can typically add between
15-40m² and
from a single room through to 2 rooms with a separate
bathroom, landing and roof terrace.
Once submitted, the Local Authority is required by law, to
grant (subject to conditions) or refuse planning permission
within eight weeks of registering the application, or else
provide a reason why it has been unable to do either.
A similar period is permitted for a Full Plans
Building Regulations application although in the case of
smaller schemes, by choosing
to provide ‘Building Notice’ it is possible to
commence on site within 48 hours.
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