Is this a loft conversion?

noisla

Trying to buy a house with an inverted 'V' ('butterfly) roof. At some (recent) point, the loft has been knocked through and opened up, so the first floor rooms are much taller, with extra skylight windows. The first floor ceiling is then affixed to the underside of the roof.

I've got a full survey and understand the pros and cons of this roof arrangement (structural, ventilation, thermal insulation, etc).

However, I'm trying to figure our if/what Building Regs approval this would have required. Everything I read just talks about "loft conversions" - does this count, when there's no new floor/storey?

Also if anyone knows a good resource to check out what Building Regs applied at different points in time, that would be very useful.

Thanks

anselld

What you describe sounds like a vaulted ceiling. It still requires building regs approval for the structural alterations to the roof supports and for the ventilation and insulation requirements.

noisla

Thanks, that confirms what I thought i.e. that the relevant aspects of doing a loft conversion still apply to this type of work

dominoman

Your solicitor will deal with stuff like that. They will ask for the building regs certificates for you anyway.