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a_j_mair |
posted on 13th Nov 06 at 10:51 |
you dont need planning to do a loft conversion unless you are putting in dormer windows, velux windows do not require planning approval. | |
ssj_kakarot |
posted on 12th Nov 06 at 17:33 |
if its done properly its essentially adding another bedroom to the house so i would think it would increase the value. | |
N16K |
posted on 12th Nov 06 at 16:50 |
A loft room will only add value to a house if it is legal, has planning permission and passes health and saftey. No point in adding a staircase if you are not going to get planning permission, do it as cheaply as possible. In the end it will add no value and may put of future buyers, but if you want it go for it. | |
City |
posted on 12th Nov 06 at 13:39 |
quote: proper staircase would be better yes, still add value if it done out up there | |
hitman2k |
posted on 12th Nov 06 at 00:38 |
got mine done! had to getting planning permission, had to make proper stair case etc which is going from master bed room to loft room biggest bedroom of the house! i'll try 2 get a few pics........:thumbs: | |
Chrissy |
posted on 10th Nov 06 at 20:07 |
i thought you only needed planning permission if you wanted to convert it to a bedroom and be able to sell it as a bedroom. Im sure you dont need it and it just gets classed as a floored loft.. may be wrong though. May need a letter of comfort afterwards. | |
John |
posted on 10th Nov 06 at 14:32 |
If you had a staircase and a proper conversion from a company it would cost you at least 10k in the 1st place. | |
sparkywrex |
posted on 10th Nov 06 at 14:14 |
city, i heard that if it had proper staircase leading up to it then it would have added value to the house but its just a pulldown ladder stairs, u might be right though | |
stuartmitchell |
posted on 10th Nov 06 at 12:59 |
depends, could just be a fancy store room :lol: | |
City |
posted on 10th Nov 06 at 11:45 |
do it put 10k on your house at least | |
Ally |
posted on 10th Nov 06 at 10:24 |
You will, or you can not get it and have trouble when it comes to selling the house... | |
mav |
posted on 10th Nov 06 at 10:17 |
You will still need planning consent will you not? | |
John |
posted on 9th Nov 06 at 21:33 |
You only need to meet building regulations if you ever want to sell it. | |
Ally |
posted on 9th Nov 06 at 21:32 |
However you could argue that its not going be to lived in, only used for storage... | |
Ally |
posted on 9th Nov 06 at 21:30 |
Has to meet building regulations | |
sparkywrex |
posted on 9th Nov 06 at 19:59 |
just laminate flooring, spot lights, just a retreat realy somewhere for bit of peace | |
John |
posted on 9th Nov 06 at 19:30 |
What do you mean by conversion? | |
sparkywrex |
posted on 9th Nov 06 at 19:24 |
can only be a store room what im doing wont add value to the house | |
nik |
posted on 9th Nov 06 at 19:11 |
Aren't there legal requirements for lofe conversions? i.e proper ventilation, proper staircase etc | |
sparkywrex |
posted on 9th Nov 06 at 19:06 |
anyone here had one done? getting my dads mate whose good at doing this sort of work to do it for me after xmas, i am expecting to pay about a grand, not having a proper staircase just pull down steps as there is no space 4 another staircase |