Loft Conversion

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 meters for terraced houses
• A volume allowance of 50 cubic meters 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.

Have you ever thought you could do with more space in your home or wonder if you could add a few thousand to the cost of your house before you sell it. Well, the loft is the best place to do it. One of the many mistakes home owners usually make is to do a loft conversion on the cheap, like fitting a contemporary staircase, which means it won't count as extra living space when you come to sell. With that said, getting a specialist company like Cheapy Charley Construction who knows the regulations and with extensive amount of experience  will  certainly guarantee you best result transforming your home into that beautiful studio or that contemporary space you desire. Give us a call today on 0208 857 0438 and lets get to business with that loft of yours.