Loft Conversions Company manages every aspect of loft conversion from drawing architectural plans right through to completion of all finishing trades, leaving the completed Loft Conversion ready for decoration. As Sudbury's leading Loft Conversion specialist, we have been transforming homes for over two decades building hundreds of fantastic living spaces to suit your lifestyle and needs. With us, you will get a cost-effective Loft Conversion that will add value to your property in Sudbury.
Loft conversions are typically governed by Permitted Development. In most areas, local governments grant planning permission in advance for certain building works such as loft conversions, rear extensions, and conservatories. Permitted Development allows you to build your home without much interference from regulations or the city council. However, certain criteria must be met in order for Permitted Development to apply.
• In a terraced house, the converted loft space does not exceed 40 cubic meters.
• In a detached or semi-detached house, the converted loft space does not exceed 50 cubic meters.
• The extension does not extend beyond the front of the house's existing roof slope.
• The extension has no effect on the roof height.
• The extension plan does not include any verandas, balconies, or similar features.
• Side-facing window openings must be at least 1.7m above the floor and must be obscured as well.
• The roof extension is set back as far as possible from the existing eaves - at least 20cm.
• The roof extension cannot overhang the house's roof or walls.
Keep in mind that if your home is on designated land, you have no Permitted Development rights. Conservation areas, World Heritage sites, and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are examples of this. Permitted Development rights do not also apply to listed buildings. The reasoning behind 'Article 4' is to give local governments the authority to revoke certain permits. They can, for example, revoke the rights of all homeowners on a specific street to make any changes to the front of their homes, including loft conversions and re-rendering. This is usually only issued if the area is significant or if the change of one home would have an adverse effect on the aesthetic of a prominent street. Check to see if Article 4 has been issued.
The average cost of a Loft Conversion in Sudbury is between £40,000 to £90,000. (in 2022) The most common type of Loft Conversion is the dormer as it adds the most space and best light to your property. A loft conversion will not only give you extra space but also enhance your living space on your property. A loft conversion price depends on many factors such as type of the conversion, type of the roof you have, type of the lighting you want in the loft, the type of windows required, the size of the project, fixtures and fittings, nature of the exterior, client's personal requirements and the site's location. If you want to know the exact cost of your Loft Conversion in Sudbury, you will need to book a site survey or send us your drawings and our loft specialist will review them and get back to you with a quotation.
If you would like to discuss the ways in which a Loft Conversion could enhance your Sudbury home, call us on 0208 1020 675 or email to ask us any questions. For a free site survey and design consultation please fill out the form on the right and our team will get back to you as quickly as possible.