shortcrust Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 I suppose it's the same reason that anyone in a private property does anything to it, after all, unless you've paid the mortgage off in full, it ain't yours either. I'm not sure about the logic here. Even if a house is mortgaged, a loft conversion adds value and therefore increases equity.
boyfriday Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 has anyone been succesful in getting permision from the council to have a loft conversion in a council property??????? Be very careful wazza, even if you own the property the council generally retains ownership of the loft space under the terms of the lease they grant on sale, and their permission is essential before commencing any work, because they can make you put it back to its original condition if the appropriate consents aren't sought. You may need planning permission, building regs approval and certainly the explicit consent of the landlord (the council). I think its the office on Vicar Lane you need to make contact with in the first instance. Good luck.
katy1981 Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 you will probably need written permission from the council and then you will definately need planning permission and to comply with building regs. we had ours done a few years ago (we own ours though) it was supposed to be simpler than moving as i was pregnant with my second child and we only had 2 bedrooms and didnt want to move, it ended up costing a lot more and we ended up moving in with my mum as the house was unliveable for a short time. there wasnt quite enough head room so we had to lower all the upstairs ceilings it just snowballed after that as all the walls needed re plastering, skirting replacing, re decortating all rooms etc etc. good luck with it all. xxx
jacknat Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 You will definately need the councils approval and also to go through planning and building control as well. good luck
lazarus Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Because iv found out I'm pregnant with my 3rd child and only have 2 bedrooms and don't want to move house 2 children under 11 years are counted as one in the councils rules and you may be able to alter your home internally with permission but outside I doubt very much.
flyjake Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 hi we have just finished one up wisewood give mark a ring @ m.g construction he will sort all building regs and planning out to your requirements and all structual calculations. call mark on 07814083656 hope this helps mal
Narden Dee Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 if it is a Sheffield Homes/ Sheffield City Council property you will need to write in to Sheffield Homes in the first instance and ask for permission with the relavent details. just address it to the Maintenance Partnership Unit based at Manor Lane and hand it in at a housing office and get a receipt for the letter
plansdrawn Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 If you require plans give me a call i can beat any genuine quote.
passwithnick Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 i am looking for a builder who can do loft conversions, through building regs done properly so can be signed off as an extra bedroom. deepcar area.no plans drawn yet
jacknat Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 i am looking for a builder who can do loft conversions, through building regs done properly so can be signed off as an extra bedroom. deepcar area.no plans drawn yet Hi contact me for a free quote, I can also arrange to get your plans drawn up.
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