Loft conversion in a new build

DevilDamo

Mickey666 said:

ElephantBoy57 said:

Mickey666 said:

And what if it didn't?

My feeling is that some people just like to look for problems and we've become a nation of people who think they need official permission to do anything.  When did an Englishman's home stop being his castle?

I agree with your point. But some people are dishonest, so they like to know it complies with regulations.

Regulations and honesty are different things.  The attic conversion I described did not comply with building regulations because the ceiling height was just under 2m,  but there was no dishonesty involved.  It was just presented as it was and was plain for all to see when viewing.

The last time minimum (habitable) ceiling heights was mentioned in the BR’s was pre-November 1986.

Mickey666

DevilDamo said:

Mickey666 said:

ElephantBoy57 said:

Mickey666 said:

And what if it didn't?

My feeling is that some people just like to look for problems and we've become a nation of people who think they need official permission to do anything.  When did an Englishman's home stop being his castle?

I agree with your point. But some people are dishonest, so they like to know it complies with regulations.

Regulations and honesty are different things.  The attic conversion I described did not comply with building regulations because the ceiling height was just under 2m,  but there was no dishonesty involved.  It was just presented as it was and was plain for all to see when viewing.

The last time minimum (habitable) ceiling heights was mentioned in the BR’s was pre-November 1986.

Does that mean they've been removed completely or that the 1986 limits still apply?

DevilDamo

They were removed in November ‘86. The only height requirement is headroom to the new stair.