Loft Conversions - New regulations in 2008

Loft Conversions > Tuesday, October-28-2008

New regulations in 2008

Under new regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 a loft conversion for your home is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions.

» A volume allowance of 40 cubic metres for terraced houses.

» A volume allowance of 50 cubic metres for detached and semi-detached houses.

» No extension beyond the plane of the existing roof slope of the principal elevation that fronts the highway.

» No extension to be higher than the highest part of the roof.

» Materials to be similar in appearance to the existing house.

» No verandas, balconies or raised platforms.

» Side-facing windows to be obscure-glazed; any opening to be 1.7m above the floor.

» Roof extensions not to be permitted development in designated areas.

» Roof extensions, apart from hip to gable ones, to be set back, as far as practicable, at least 20cm from the eaves.

Resolved Question: Loft conversion company recommendations in Brighton?

Hello. I am looking for recommendations for a loft conversion for a Victorian terraced house. The house is in Brighton. Can anyone share any recommendations or tell me who I should avoid? With thanks

Resolved Question: HIP GABLE how much will a hip gable roof loft conversion cost on my mid terraced house from start to finish?

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Resolved Question: the easy way show me how can i do loft conversion?

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Resolved Question: What is grade 43? Doing loft conversion.?

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