Need Permission Loft Conversion by Loft Conversions Reading
It's important to know whether you'll need planning permission before you begin and you'll also need to make sure that your conversion meets building regulations. If you don't need to alter the roofline of your Reading 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). If you're unsure, or think you might need planning permission, an initial discussion with an architect or builder or someone from Loft Conversions Reading should be able to confirm this.
Contact Local Reading 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 Reading planning authority for loft conversion permission before making any changes to your premises.
Did you know that you can increase your chances of securing planning permission for your loft conversion with a couple of easy tweaks? To increase your chances of getting planning permission in Reading it's worth proposing to use products that are sustainable and eco-friendly.
Reading, Berkshire 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. Building regulations are in place to make sure that any work done on your loft is structurally sound, that the new room of your loft conversion is fire safe and that sound is reasonably insulated between the loft and the rooms below.
Converting loft space is often much more difficult (and expensive) than most people think. 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 Reading Rules And Regulations For Loft Conversions
The rules for loft conversions differ between England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. In Reading, almost all dormers on principal elevations (fronts of homes) and all dormers in conservation areas or on listed buildings require planning permission.