Loft conversion
projects have proven to be very beneficial to many homeowners. According to a nationwide
survey, loft conversion projects enhance the property value by around £37,000.
However, you must plan everything well in advance and decide whether acquiring
a planning permission for your loft conversion project will be worth the hassle
or not.
Planning Permission:
Acquiring planning
permission in London
loft conversions completely depends on the type of your loft conversion
project. There are chances that you may not have to obtain any permission if
you are working as per the limits decided by the development department.
For instance, if a
property is upgraded within the permitted measurements of London loft
conversions, you need not to obtain
any planning permission. One simple point to keep in mind is the extension
should not exceed the height of the original roof.
On the other hand,
if your development is larger than what is mentioned above, it is possible that
you might have to obtain a planning permission. However, there are limited
cases that fit into this criterion. This is because most of the loft conversion
specialists will advise you to work out your project within the permitted
measurement.
Who needs to obtain planning permission?
There are a few
types of loft conversions for which acquiring planning permission is crucial.
They are:
- The conversion in which development extends
outwards from the loft.
- The conversion in which roof height is
significantly increased.
- The conversion in which sloped side of the roof
is flattened.
Lastly, the
important thing is to undertake the loft conversion project as per your
requirement without thinking about the planning permission. If you need an
extra room to suit your requirement, it is always worth the hassle of gaining
planning permission.
