{"id":1661,"date":"2017-08-04T13:39:17","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T13:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/?p=1661"},"modified":"2019-03-08T14:21:45","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T14:21:45","slug":"do-you-need-planning-permission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/blog\/do-you-need-planning-permission\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Conversion or Extension Need Planning Permission?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-239886.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1641\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-239886-440x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Architecture blueprint with pen and ruler\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you seek to make major construction changes to your property, planning permission is almost certainly required. Even minor alterations may fall foul of the law if they don\u2019t satisfy current building regulations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing work without obtaining the relevant permission \u2013 as many UK homeowners do according to a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/news\/uk\/half-uk-home-owners-dont-bother-permission-extensive-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the Co-Op \u2013 \u00a0can see you served an \u2018enforcement notice\u2019. This means you\u2019ll have to undo all the changes made, usually at great expense and hassle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s therefore highly recommended to ask a building and conversion specialist before undertaking a conversion or extension, no matter how inconspicuous it may seem. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loft Conversions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A loft conversion is mostly deemed as a permitted development as you\u2019re not altering the building specifications. However, for projects involving an extension of the roof space or damage to the party wall, planning permission will be required. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other conditions that may breach a permitted development include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increase of 40 cubic metres in volume for terraced properties, or 50 cubic metres in volume for detached and semi-detached properties<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An extension that increases the highest part of the roof<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An extension that increases the angle of the principal elevation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear change in materials from the existing building<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensions in designated areas, i.e. areas of outstanding natural beauty.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garage Conversions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, a garage conversion usually doesn\u2019t require planning permission if the work is a simple renovation of the existing room. However, some conversions involve changing the face of the property which is where local authority approval must be sought. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also need to obtain a \u2018change of use\u2019 agreement as the garage is transforming into a habitable space \u2013 this is especially the case for standalone, detached garages. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care needs to be made in regard to insulation, ventilation, electrical supply, heating and fireproofing, etc, before one is issued. A conversion specialist will take care of this on your behalf. <\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/542905330_f40d6f1537_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1663\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/542905330_f40d6f1537_o-440x300.jpg\" alt=\"garage conversion\" width=\"640\" height=\"496\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/71894657@N00\/\">Jon Large on Flickr<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is almost certain you\u2019ll need planning permission for an extension as the property is being lengthened. This will definitely be the case if the extension:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases the height of the property, or is higher than four metres<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is wider than half the width of the existing dwelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involves new materials that don\u2019t match the existing building aesthetic <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will take up more than 50% of your private garden area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes balconies, verandas or raised platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many more specific building regulations to adhere to, although much depends on the size and shape of your home, as well as the type of extension required. It\u2019s therefore vital that professional advice is undertaken before any work begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1664\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2630116012_e6abaa3a62_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1664\" class=\"wp-image-1664\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2630116012_e6abaa3a62_o-440x300.jpg\" alt=\"house extension in progress\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/david_gray\/\">David Gray on Flickr<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further Information<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you can apply for planning permission online, we strongly recommend using a building specialist such as MPK Lofts to oversee the process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having completed numerous projects down the years, we\u2019ve come across all sorts of properties and can advise whether your home needs planning approval or not. We\u2019ve built up a great relationship with local authorities and can use these connections to assist with your planning permission. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any more information please feel free to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering how to pay for your extension or conversion, then remortgaging might be the answer. Take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/blog\/remortgaging-can-save-money\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how remortgaging can pay for your home improvements and save you money<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you seek to make major construction changes to your property, planning permission is almost certainly required. Even minor alterations may fall foul of the law if they don\u2019t satisfy current building regulations. Completing work without obtaining the relevant permission \u2013 as many UK homeowners do according to a study by the Co-Op \u2013 \u00a0can [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1662,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[54,50,49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-extensions","category-garages","category-lofts"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1661"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1661"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1661\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1674,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1661\/revisions\/1674"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}