Our experts guide you through the most commonly asked questions.
Whether you’re looking for a Master Bedroom with en-suite as your sanctuary to escape from the kids, an extra bedroom for guests or your own home cinema, a loft conversion is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways of adding a room, extra space and adding value to your property. Loft Conversion Projects – Fluent-Architectural Design Services (fluent-ads.co.uk)
As well as gaining essential living space, a loft conversion provides ones of the best returns on investment that you can expect when it comes to building an extension on your property, with experts in the field suggesting a loft conversion will add the most value to your home compared to the cost of the build.
The designers at Fluent Architectural Design Services LTD offer a creative approach to ensure your space is maximised to its full potential whilst considering planning and building regulation guidelines. In most cases loft conversions can be completed under your permitted development rights, which gives the designers more scope on the size and look of the dormer. It also means the approval process will be straightforward as there is no need to obtain planning permission. Services – Fluent-Architectural Design Services (fluent-ads.co.uk)
99% of our clients do, however, prefer to go down the route of applying to the local authority planning department for a lawful development certificate. The Local Authority charge a fee of £103 along with the planning portal processing fee of £28 including VAT.
Another positive with extending your home via a loft conversion you will gain a sizeable extra room, without the need of sacrificing usable garden space, which is the case when building a side extension or rear extension. The type of conversion will depend on your roof shape and size, what you would like to achieve, and your budget. We will go through the different options in the guide below. Please look at some of the links below showing some of our previously completed loft conversions.