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Roofspace conversion

Hi everyone,
We are considering a roofspace conversion, or rather more a room in the roof, nothing fancy, one room and a toilet most likely. We are a 1950s bungalow which we extended recently. Would be need planning permission and architect or would a good builder enough? 

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  • KiwiCoop
    KiwiCoop Posts: 116 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    You'll need plans approved by building control so an Architect and an Engineer definitely.
  • Milko
    Milko Posts: 658 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    You'll also need planning
  • KiwiCoop
    KiwiCoop Posts: 116 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    In most situations you won't.  Provided it meets certain criteria (size, height etc) a loft conversion is considered permitted development.

  • RikM
    RikM Posts: 811 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Building control certainly? Especially if a toilet is involved. The local authority would be able to answer questions on that, I suspect.
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