Do I Need Planning Permission To Convert My Loft?

Are you considering getting a loft conversion for your property in Fareham or the surrounding areas? Then we here at Solent Builders may be able to help you, with years of experience in the home improvement installation field and a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of roof work and conversions. We work closely with homeowners to ensure that the work we carry out is perfect for the home and your own personal taste, with carefully chosen products that means that you can buy from us without worry and within your budget.

For more information or to talk to us about your requirements, please call 07707 127 070 or send an email to matt@solentbuilders.com.

Can you convert your loft without planning permission?

Thanks to recent changes in planning regulations, more and more home improvement options are becoming easier to install without sitting through months of planning permission, which can often cost you more money than you were intending and causing you stress. However, you will be happy to hear that, on the whole, most loft conversions do not require any planning permission in order to be built.

However, that being said, it is still highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the regulations through the UK government’s Planning Portal to make sure that you do not qualify for planning permission, as failure to obtain it when it is needed can result in issues further on down the line.

How much does it cost to convert a loft?

The typical price for a loft extension or conversaion tends to be around upwards of £20,000. However, it does depend on factors such as your type of house and what you want to use the room for. For example, a dormer loft conversion that features a double bedroom and an en suite can easily set you back £35,000 – £45,000.

For more information on the cost of your conversion, please speak with us and we will happily be able to talk you through the costs and your available options.

What permission do I need for a loft conversion?

As mentioned above, planning permission is now no longer really required when having your loft converted into a room. However, there are still certain factors that have to be considered which could mean that your conversation does indeed qualify, meaning that it is still highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the planning regulations to make sure that your loft conversion does not qualify. Failure to obtain planning permission when it is required can result in issues further down the line, which in turn can cost you more money and excess stress.

Do you need planning permission for a dormer window?

A dormer loft conversion is a loft extension that protrudes out from the pre-existing roof, often looking like a squared off extension that sits at a 90 degree angle. Your loft conversion will not require planning permission as long as it is no higher than the roof of your original properties, including any rooflights which cannot extend out more than 15cm infront of any existing slope of the roof which faces the road. For more information on the other regulations, please consult the planning regulations or contact us today.

We here at Solent Builders also offer a range of other services, including:

– Groundwork
– Paving and soakaways
– Brickwork and repointing
– Garden walls
– Bathroom, wet room and disability room fitting
– Kitchen designs
– Interior and exterior plastering
– Interior and exterior painting
– Plumbing services
– Electronic services and other electrical work

For more information, call Matt on 07707 127 070 or email matt@solentbuilders.com

Your Experienced Roofing Partner In Fareham

Solent Builders truly is the on-stop-shop for all of your building requirement needs, with a range of expertise amassed from years of experience in the home improvement installation field. We pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service and support, supplying high quality installations to homeowners throughout Fareham and the surrounding areas.
We offer competitive quotes on all of the products and services that we provide, meaning that you don’t have to pay through the nose for a simple job; with all of our products being sourced from affordable and high quality companies, allowing you to buy from us with peace of mind.

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To talk to us about our range of different products, services and installations, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 07707 127 070, and we will be able to answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, email us the details of your enquiry to matt@solentbuilders.com and we will reply as soon as possible so you can get the ball rolling on your dream loft conversion on your property in Fareham and the surrounding areas.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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