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Need Planning Loft Conversion by Loft Conversions Sussex

It's important to know whether you'll need planning permission before you begin - especially as it can take a long time to get approval - and you'll also need to make sure that your conversion meets building regulations. You shouldn't need planning permission for your proposed conversion but if you're unsure, or think you might need planning permission, an initial discussion with an architect or builder should be able to confirm this. When you contact us we'll tell you how to work out whether you will need to get planning permission, what building regulations to consider, and any other permissions you may need in place before you get started.

Planning Permission For Loft Conversions Sussex Loft Conversions

If you have any questions about the rules currently in place or need to clarify anything about your loft conversion, it's always better to be safe than sorry and to contact your local planning authority.

If you opt to lay flooring boards over the existing joists in the loft space, you might need a building regulations application to building control. Did you know that building regulations sets measures to prevent all kinds of risks and hazards in a property?

Cases Without Needing Planning Permission In Sussex, United Kingdom

If you've got questions about roof structure / planning constraints, a loft conversion or other home improvement projects that you can undertake without needing planning permission, contact Loft Conversions Sussex. In most normal circumstances, you can replace or add new windows in the original walls of your Sussex house without needing planning approval.

As long as you conform to standards that have been set out by the government, your loft conversion will be considered a permitted development. Creating a new vehicular access onto an unclassified road can be done under pd, but you will need planning permission to create accesses onto classified roads.

Loft Conversion Rules In Sussex

You could ask neighbours and friends for a recommendation or search online to find a trusted architect, loft conversion company or experienced builder for your project. Loft conversion projects can be complex and often include liability so it's worth discussing your project with a specialist site insurance provider before starting work.

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