What building regulations apply to loft conversions?
Building Regulations are concerned with the finer practical details to make sure that the work is safe and healthy in construction and habitation. You must seek approval for loft conversions if the space is to be used on a regular basis as a ‘habitable space’. You or your architect, must submit plans to the Building Control Office; these can take 5 – 8 weeks to process. Administration fees and site visits by the Building Control Officer vary throughout the UK with each authority having their own scale of charges. An average budget of £600 should be allowed. The local authority will inspect work in progress to ensure regulations are being properly observed. The Loft Shop produces it’s own Guide to Loft Conversions and the Building Regulations which is available free of charge from any of our stores or by calling 0870 604 0404.
Building Regulations are concerned with the finer practical details to make sure that the work is safe and healthy in construction and habitation. You must seek approval for loft conversions if the space is to be used on a regular basis as a ‘habitable space’. You or your architect, must submit plans to the Building Control Office. In addition it should be noted that currently an application can be made to the Local authority using either a ‘Full Plans’ or ‘Building Notice’ application. Charges are usually based on floor area of the conversion and will vary between authorities. The local authority will inspect work in progress to ensure regulations are being properly observed. The Loft Shop produces it’s own Guide to Loft Conversions and the Building Regulations which is available free of charge from any of our stores or by calling 0870 604 0404.
