LOFT CONVERSION

Specialists in Loft Conversions, Garage Conversions and more…

Five Star Houses offer a tailor-made service including full consultation and planning with one of our design team. With a personalised and thorough service that meets your needs, you can be confident that the quality and service you receive will be unrivalled. Our complete project managed Loft Conversion Service allows you to sit back, relax and watch your Loft Conversion or Garage Conversion develop into a beautiful living space.

LOFT CONVERSION

We offer a superior standard of service with our design and installation of the following services:

Bespoke Loft Stairs

Garage Conversions

Velux Windows

Dormer Windows

Construction Guarantee:

Whether you are considering a loft conversion, attic conversion, loft stairs, or garage conversion, all approvals will be obtained. We will provide all surveys, a 10 year construction guarantee and an unparalleled level of customer care.

The Complete Loft Conversion Service:

Free loft conversion survey

Fixed, detailed price and quotation

Competitive prices

Origination of plans and structural calculations

Planning permission

Building Regs obtained

Liaise with your Local Authority

Approved Surveyor

Do I need Planning Permission?

Must Know

Must Know

In October 2008, new regulations came into effect which mean that you no longer have to apply for planning permission for your loft conversion, providing these following conditions and limitations are met:

In October 2008, new regulations came into effect which mean that you no longer have to apply for planning permission for your loft conversion, providing these following conditions and limitations are met:

1. Your loft conversion is no larger than 40m3 in a terraced house

2. Your loft conversion is no larger than 50m3 in a detached or semi-detached house

3. Your loft does not extend beyond the plane of the existing roof slope of the principal elevation that fronts the highway

4. Your loft does not extend beyond the highest part of the roof

5. You use materials similar in appearance to the existing house

6. Your loft conversion doesn't have any verandas, balconies or raised platforms

7. Side-facing windows must be obscure-glazed

8. Any opening should be 1.7m above the floor

9. Roof extensions are not to be permitted development in designated areas*

10. Your roof extension, (as part of your loft conversion) apart from hip to gable ones, should be set back as far as practicable, at least 20 cm from the eaves

If you would like to convert your loft outside of these parameters then you will have to apply for planning permission with your local council.
* Designated areas include national parks and the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, conservation areas and World Heritage Sites.