Is it illegal to convert a loft without building regulations approval? While you might have considered whether planning permission will be needed for your loft conversion and be aware that you might ...

It can be difficult to know where to start when planning a loft conversion. From deciding whether to go for a dormer, mansard or rooflight conversion, to figuring out planning permission and hiring a ...

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Families stuck in cramped homes are to benefit from an easing of planning restrictions on extensions and loft conversions, the Government announced yesterday. Housing Minister Caroline Flint said she ...

PEOPLE have been squeezing extra rooms into roof spaces since time began. But modern building techniques and new materials give you more choices, whether the conversion is to serve as a bedroom, ...