Who Can Stop my Loft Conversion?
Most of the time your loft conversion cannot be stopped by your neighbours, however, they can cause stress and delays if complaints are put forward. Our advice is to keep your neighbours on your side at all times, just save you hassle in the long run.
Do loft conversions need a party wall agreement?
When planning a loft conversion, you will need a party wall agreement if you are going to be doing any work on a wall or structure that is shared with an adjoining property. This is due to the Party Wall Act 1996. Your neighbours may reject this. If you are looking to get a loft conversion that doesn’t involve any shared structural elements, your neighbours may still reject your planning permission. You do not need a party wall agreement if you live in a detached house.
There is a three week period where anyone involved will be able to make comments on your application. Your neighbours may reject your loft conversion plans due to noise, light, or privacy concerns, which will be taken into consideration by the council. If your planning permission is rejected, you can either appeal or amend your plans, keeping in mind the reasons for rejection.
Can I have a loft conversion without planning permission?
In most cases, loft conversions are considered permitted development which means you won’t need planning permission if your building work fits the criteria. For more information regarding permissions and loft conversions, check out our guide here.
*Please note that Loft Centre does not provide services to complete a loft conversion. Loft Centre sells loft ladders, loft stairs and spiral staircases for access to lofts.
