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Loft or Dorma conversion?
nrishiraj
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I live in a terrace and I'm thinking to either get a loft or dorma conversion.
Which is better? what are the differences? advantages and disadvantages, which usually works out cheaper?
Which is better? what are the differences? advantages and disadvantages, which usually works out cheaper?
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Well first step is planning. Has anyone else got either of them on your street?0
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Velux roof windows as opposed to a dormer conversion will always work out a lot cheaper, but of course you get a lot less headroom with the roof windows.
A dormer window would need planning consent, but I don't believe Velux roof windows do, but of course you would need to get this checked out with your local council.The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.
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I think only dormers at the front and maybe side require pp. If it's at the back it doesn't (at least that's how it works in NI). They add maybe 3k+ to the price of the conversion.Stercus accidit0
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Roof (velux) windows do not need planning permission unless you live in a Condservation Area or a Listed Building.
Dormers at the front usually do, at the side usually do, and at the back usually don't unless they are over a certain size, or face onto a highway or public footpath (or again, unless you live in a Conservation Area or a Listed Building).
IMHO, velux windows look much better than a dormer on a terraced house.(AKA HRH_MUngo)
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What's the estimated cost price for a loft conversion to a Roof (velux) windows and a dorma in England?0
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You may not need planning permission for a velux window, but you will need to contact your local planning office as you will probably need building regulations for it. There will be a charge, but it depends on the council.0
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What's the estimated cost price for a loft conversion to a Roof (velux) windows and a dorma in England?
It depends on the size, but we have just quoted a 2 dormer loft conversion, including electrics, plumbing, plastering and joinery work, plus a small extension at the front of the house, for £31K including VAT.0 -
Lifeisbutadream wrote: »You may not need planning permission for a velux window, but you will need to contact your local planning office as you will probably need building regulations for it. There will be a charge, but it depends on the council.
You will need to contact Building Control, not Planning.(AKA HRH_MUngo)
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seven-day-weekend wrote: »You will need to contact Building Control, not Planning.
Sorry - just meant to contact the council.0
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