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Read MoreProperty should have enough interior space to be complying for conversion policy.
Each flat has its own entrance.
Comply with Housing Design Standards and required areas.
Should have a boiler and storage.
Should have bicycle storage.
Should have proper waste disposal arrangements.
Two Possibilities:
Prior Approval Application required.
Neighbour may object and it can have implications on decision.
Permitted Development rights. Planning Approval not required. Simple application.
Majority of Victorian houses are cut off from the garden due to utility rooms being at the rear of the house. Rear extensions should be used to create harmony between the house and the rear garden.
Side Extensions to the houses are an ideal strategy to increase the interior space. Internal layout remodelling should intelligently be done to enhance efficiency and cohesion. Side extension can be at the full length of the house but not exceeding one third of the total width of the existing dwelling.
Extensions (including previous extensions, shed and outbuildings) and other buildings must not exceed 50% of the total area of land around the original house.
Extensions in front or beyond front elevations are not Permitted Development.
On designated land (Including Conservation Areas), extensions are not permitted development.
On designated land (Including Conservation Areas), double storey extensions are not Permitted Development.
Single storey extensions maximum allowable height is four meters.
If the extension is within two meters of the site boundary, eaves height should not exceed 3 meters.
Maximum eaves and ridge height should not be higher than the existing house.
Extension of more than one storey must not extend beyond the rear wall of the house by more than 3 meters or be within seven meters of opposite boundary.
Roof pitch of two storey extensions should match the existing house roof pitch, to be a Permitted Development.
Upper floor windows to be obscure-glazed and fixed glass, unless opened at 1.7 meters or above.
No balconies or verandas are allowed in Permitted Development.
We’ll create some initial concept sketches and your preferred idea will be developed into a complete concept design presentation. Loft conversions are an excellent and cost effective option to maximize space at upper levels of the house.
There are four main types of Loft Conversions:
The simplest way to get more internal space at the roof level is to add a dormer window, which will add internal space and bring natural light at this level, creating a habitable space which can be used as a Bedroom, Study, Gym. Etc.
This type of addition at roof level provides considerably more additional space within. This kind of Loft Conversion provides much more flexible options for the utility of this additional space.
This type of extension is ideal for detached and semi detached houses. This option provides significant opportunities for expansion.
This extension is ideal for houses with “V” Roofs. This type of extension is ideal for Conservation areas.
Outbuildings include sheds, play houses, green houses and garages and other ancillary buildings such as swimming pools, ponds, sauna cabins, etc. On designated land outbuildings to the side of the house are not a Permitted Development. Outbuildings are not permitted within the grounds of a listed building.
In national parks, the Broads, Areas of Outstanding natural Beauty and World Heritage Sites the total area to be covered by any outbuilding more than 20 meters from ANY WALL of the house must not exceed 10 square meters to be a Permitted Development.
Outbuildings are not permitted forward of the principle elevation of the original house. Outbuildings and other buildings must not exceed 50% of the total area of land around the original house. Sheds and all other outbuildings and extensions to the original house must be included when calculating this 50% limit.
The outhouse must not be used for living accommodation and must have no microwave antenna. Outbuildings must be single storey with a maximum eaves height of 2.5 meters and a maximum overall height of 4m with a dual pitched roof, or 3 meters in any other case. If the outbuilding is within 2meters of the property boundary the whole building should not exceed 2.5 meters in height. Balconies are not a Permitted Development. Raised platforms such as decking are a Permitted Development provided they are no higher than 300mm. Containers such as those used for domestic heating purposes, must not exceed 3,500 litres capacity to be a Permitted Development. The other Permitted Development conditions which apply to outbuildings listed above also apply to containers.
To apply for a change of use of premises, one may need planning permission from your local Planning Authority. However, permission will not be needed if your existing and intended use falls within the same class or range of classes. (See class list in the table below). Also certain changes of use are permitted without applying for permission, as also shown in brief in the second table below.
Use Classes
Uses for buildings are classed in the order shown below, and their respective planning permissions should correspond with the correct class. The LPA will decide the appropriate class per case.
| Class | Definition |
|---|---|
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A1
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Shops |
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A2 |
Financial and professional services
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A3 |
Restaurants and cafés
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A4 |
Drinking Establishments
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A5 |
Hot Food Takeaways
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B1 |
Business |
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B2 |
General industrial
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B3 to B7
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Special industrial
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B8 |
Storage or distribution
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C1 |
Hotels and hostels
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C2 |
Residential institutions
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C3 |
Residential dwellings
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D1 |
Non-residential institutions
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D2 |
Assembly and leisure
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Sui Generis
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The sui generis legal definition is buildings that do not fall within any particular use class
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| From | To |
|---|---|
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A1 |
A1 plus up to two flats above
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A2 |
A2 plus up to two flats above
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A2 (professional and financial services) when premises have a display window at ground level
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A1 (shop)
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A3 (restaurants and cafes)
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A1 or A2
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A4 (drinking establishments)
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A1, A2 or A3
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A5 (hot food takeaways)
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A1, A2 or A3
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B1 (business) (not more than 500 square metres of floor space)
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B8 (storage and distribution)
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B2 (general industrial)
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B1 (business)
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B2 (general industrial) (not more than 500 square metres of floor space)
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B8 (storage and distribution)
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B8 (storage and distribution) (not more than 500 square metres of floor space)
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B1 (business)
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C3 |
C4 HMOs
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C4 |
C3 |
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Sui generis – casino
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D2 – Leisure
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Agricultural buildings under 500 square metres
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A1, A2, A3, B1, B8, C1 and D2 (subject to prior approval of certain aspects)
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B1, C1, C2, C2A and D2
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State-funded school (subject to prior approval of certain aspects)
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B1(a) office use
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C3 residential use (subject to prior approval of certain aspects)
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A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, D1 and D2
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A1, A2, A3 and B1 uses for a single period of up two years
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B1 and B2
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B8 Thresholds increased from 235 square metres to 500 square metres
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B2 and B8
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B1 Thresholds increased from 235 square metres to 500 square metres for permitted development
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A1 and A2 small shop or provider of professional / financial services
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C3 residential use (subject to prior approval of certain aspects)
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A1 shop
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Bank or a building society
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Buildings used for agricultural purposes
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C3 residential use (subject to prior approval of certain aspects)
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Offices (B1), hotels (C1), residential (C2 and C2A), non-residential institutions (D1), and leisure and assembly (D2)
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Nurseries providing childcare (subject to prior approval of certain aspects)
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