Basic Loft conversion

iamcornholio

jinnywren wrote: »

Why is the job a non starter?
All I wanted was another room for sleeping in!!!
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I'm ok with it not being classed as a bedroom & just storage when it comes to selling.
I just need morespace.

You need permanent staircase to the new converted room, and a protected escape route in case of fire. This is a prerequisite of getting building regulation approval

Otherwise the loft conversion is unlawful, and if the place burns down (including loss of life of people trapped in the loft or killed when the floor falls through) then any insurance will be invalid, and you will be prosecuted for contravening the building regulations

iamcornholio

smnb08 wrote: »

i was wondering if i might be able to have a staircase going up from one of the bedrooms.

The stairs need to go on to a new landing which in turn leads to the existing landing, and partitioned off from the bedroom

smnb08

iamcornholio wrote: »

The stairs need to go on to a new landing which in turn leads to the existing landing, and partitioned off from the bedroom

Thank you for that i was wondering if it was possible!
i just need to save up the money for the work now lol.

biggy123456789

jinnywren wrote: »

Why is the job a non starter?
All I wanted was another room for sleeping in!!!
The height of landing is high enough for staircase, it's the floorspace on landing that is narrow.
Do I need planning permission for a velux window not a dormer. I already know that the attic height is high enough for a room.
I'm ok with it not being classed as a bedroom & just storage when it comes to selling.
I just need morespace.

As iamcorn... mentions the insurance will be void due to the lack of Building Control approval. you need to bear in mind that there is a lot to do in a loft conversion and its not a quick 5 minute job to board out and provide electrics!! you should employ an architect or designer to give you the full advise you require or a builder (they may not be fully upto date with the regs but can give you an idea of costings)