Need Permission Loft Conversion by Loft Conversions Cambridge
A loft conversion for your Cambridge house is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to select limits and conditions. Permitted development gives you free reign to develop your home without much interference from regulations and the council but there are certain criteria that must be met for permitted development to apply. When you call 01223 782 598, 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.
Contact Local Cambridge Planning Authority For Conversion Permission
If you are uncertain about the measurements for your conversion or you're wondering which regulations apply to your home, we suggest consulting your local planning authority. You should contact your Cambridge planning authority for loft conversion permission before making any changes to your home.
Loft Conversions Cambridge can advise you about how you can increase your chances of securing planning permission for your loft conversion with a couple of easy tweaks. Loft conversions in Cambridge must not exceed the a number of allowances in order to be permitted.
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Building Regulations
Most loft conversions from Loft Conversions Cambridge can be carried out without planning permission, but you'll still need to satisfy building regulations. 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.
Remember that your loft conversion will be considered a permitted development as long as you conform to standards that have been set out by the government. 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 Cambridge Rules And Regulations For Loft Conversions
The regulations your loft conversion needs to conform to will be similar across the UK but do differ slightly so it's best to check ahead of starting your conversion. According to most councils, dormers on principal elevations (fronts of homes) and all dormers in conservation areas or on listed buildings require planning permission.