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Planning Permission

Planning permission is not normally required to convert the loft space in your house to an extra room. However, permission is required where you extend the roof and it contravenes certain rules.

Read more on when you need to apply for planning permission.

Building Regulations

Building regulations approval is required to convert a loft or attic into a liveable space.

Read more about building regulations relating to loft conversions.

Disclaimer: this is an introductory guide and is not a definitive source of legal information. Read the full disclaimer here.