Loft Conversion Planning

Plan-it Construction offer the full range of loft conversion, attic conversion and alteration services catering for your needs and budget to create that extra living space .

Popular Loft conversions

Below you will see the general outline of the most popular loft conversions in the UK. Select an image to read more about the loft which you think will suit your home.

New loft planning regulations - 1 October 2008

Under new regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 a loft conversion for your home is considered to be a ‘permitted development’, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions:

• A volume allowance of 40 cubic metres for terraced houses
  A volume allowance of 50 cubic metres 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.

*If you live within a Conservation area, National Park or if your property is Listed, Permitted Developments conditions may not apply and you could need to have full planning permission before starting any building works.

We work hard to maintain a reputation for our high standards always working to Council Building Regulation Standards, fire regulations and the full array of health and safety legislation.

Visit our planning permission page for more information and a full interactive planning guide.