Need Permission Loft Conversion by Loft Conversions Northampton
Contact an architect or builder to find out whether you need to get planning permission. If you don't need to alter the roofline of your Northampton home and can fit the works inside the existing roof cover then you should be able to do the work under permitted development (unless you are in a conservation area). Loft Conversions Northampton provides guidance for making alterations to the loft space of an existing house which is no more than two storeys high.
Contact Local Northampton Planning Authority For Conversion Permission
If you are unsure about any of the measurements for your conversion or you're wondering if the regulations apply to your home, we recommend consulting your local planning authority. You should contact your Northampton planning authority for loft conversion permission before making any changes to your property.
Did you know that you can increase your chances of securing planning permission for your loft conversion with a couple of easy tweaks? In almost every case concerning a residential property, you will need loft conversion planning permission.
Northampton, Northamptonshire Building Regulations
If you decide to lay flooring boards over the existing joists in the loft space, then this may require a building regulations application to building control. Part K of the building regulations sets measures to prevent, falling, collisions and impact and will likely apply to your loft conversion.
Your loft conversion will be considered a permitted development as long as you conform to standards that have been set out by the government. It's worth bearing in mind that any additions or modifications made to your home by previous homeowners will need to conform to your planning permission in order to be approved.
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Loft Conversions Northampton Rules And Regulations For Loft Conversions
The regulations your loft conversion needs to conform to will be similar across the UK but do differ slightly so it's best to check ahead of starting your conversion. In Northampton, almost all dormers on principal elevations (fronts of homes) and all dormers in conservation areas or on listed buildings require planning permission.