Loft Conversions: Case Studies

Unused attic space can become valuable living accommodation quite easily. H&R looks at two examples of this in action.

Loft Conversions: Case Studies

Making the most of unused space (main image and below)

Converting the loft space was only one part of the major remodelling and improvement scheme that the owners of this (formerly drab 1950s) large detached home in Oxfordshire took on with the help of architect Jeremy Spratley (01491 411277). The previously unused attic space was an obvious candidate for conversion owing to its relatively steep pitch. The homeowners added a dormer window and two rooflights (one at the front, one at the back) to open up the space, which is now used as a large fourth bedroom with en suite. Read more about this project.

A detached home with a converted loft

Room for a new baby (below)

When Pete and Vicky Ball found out they were expecting their second baby, it was apparent that their existing two bedroom house in Ascot was not going to be big enough. They contacted national loft company Econoloft, who developed plans to build a master bedroom and en suite in their roof space.

Econoloft designer Rena Trepka says: “The challenge for us was to build the new extension before the baby was due in March. The conversion started in December 2008 and was delivered before baby Sophie made her appearance.” They spent £35,000, which included renovations around the rest of the house. econoloft.co.uk

 A master bedroom in the roof space

 

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Issue date:
July 2009
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#1

Conversions are better than moving

Loft Conversion Enthusiast (not verified)
Mon, 15/02/2010 - 11:36
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Many people find themselves in similiar positions - new baby on the way or just a growing family and you find you need a bigger home. Moving house is a hassle, and also very expensive. A loft conversion doesnt take that long to complete, 6-8 weeks on average, much quicker than trying to sell a house!

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Planning Consultants

4D Planning (not verified)
Mon, 26/09/2011 - 10:36
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Most extensions and loft conversions require planning permission. However, there are some that don't. If you need advice, or would like a professional firm to prepare an application for planning permission, please contact us for a free consultation. http://www.4dplanning.com

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loft conversion with dormers.

Anonymous (not verified)
Wed, 12/10/2011 - 07:52
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Hi we have recently purchased a detatched bungalow with a very high pitched roof we have applied for planning permission for a loft conversion to create two bedrooms and a bathrooom with blind full length side dormers with windows at the front and back only, we also want to extend the kitchen as a single storey leaving 13 foot at the back garden it has been refused twice because the neighbours have disputed it. Is there anything we can do? Please can you reply.
thankyou

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Hiya, Loft conversions

Samuel Joy
Wed, 12/10/2011 - 08:53
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Hiya,

Loft conversions (including dormers) are usually permitted under one's Permitted Development allowance (see point 6 in the first link below), although this is not neccessarily the case in conservation areas etc or if the allowance has already been used up. Perhaps it the kitchen extension or some other part of the plans that are leading to it being rejected? It is probably worth having a look at our planning permission section (the 2nd and 3rd link below). Hope this helps

Regards,
Sam Joy (Online Editor)

http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/feature/20-things-you-can-do-no-planning-r...

http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/feature/planning-permitted-development

http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/feature/planning-application

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