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Today's Property Development Providers...     Adding a Loft Conversion � one major area of preparation might be the addition of a loft conversion. Generally the money you will spend on this development will only be returned in the longer term from higher rental yields � so if your goal is capital profit driven (rather than income driven), a loft conversion needs careful consideration. You need to be aware of local planning restrictions and regulations. If you ring your local authority, they will provide you with local development plans; these specify the general conservation aims and detail restrictions. These rules aim to conserve the local area, limit urban sprawl through unauthorized, unsightly or inappropriate building works. Within this background there are nation wide guidelines that councils use to determine whether or no a planned loft conversion needs planning permission. They will assess your plan based on your individual circumstances and may look at whether your conversion is the first in your road. You will need to obtain permission (via submitting an application to your local council) to add your loft conversion if:- The change in your property will add more than 50 cubic metres to a detached house or 40 cubic metres to a terraced house The property you are purchasing is based in a conservation area or an area of outstanding natural beauty Your final conversion is higher than the original roofline of your property Your conversion is facing on to a highway Materials that are used in construction are not in keeping with the existing property. Your local council will expect you to apply for planning permission if you are planning to add an extra habitable room. This room must meet building regulations and health and safety standards � particularly that your design includes fire escapes, correct use of materials and construction methods. Be aware that building regulations are check by the building inspector after (not before) all the work is complete � so if your original plans did not properly incorporate the regulations, you conversion may not be approved.     back to top