· New planning legislation introduced in September 2020 allows homeowners to extend upwards using new Permitted Development rights, increasing the value of the property.
· Are there constraints or rules? – Yes!
- Primarily, houses built before 1st July 1948 or after 28th October 2018 do not apply, although you can of course apply for planning permission in the usual way.
- Listed Buildings or properties within a Conservation Area will not qualify.
- If the property has had any additional stories added since being built, then the new legislation will not qualify.
- There are other constraints that Bespoke Architecture can help clarify depending on your property.
- Consideration needs to be given to the impact of any loss of light on neighbouring properties and the external finishes proposed.
· What can you build?
- You can add 2 additional storeys if you have a detached house.
- You can build up to 3.5 metres higher than your adjoining neighbour if you have a semi-detached house.
- You can build up to 3.5 metres higher than the rest of a terrace if you live in a terraced property.
- The roof type and design must match what currently exists.
- Most importantly new floors have to be built on top of the main original footprint of the house (i.e. not on top of any extensions).
· At Bespoke Architecture we can explain how the different rules apply to your property depending and what extra rooms you wish to add to your home, whether for a separate flat to sell or to rent.
· Our aims is to steer our clients through the available opportunities that could provide another flat for rental or sale, a granny flat or simply more space to perhaps work more comfortably from home.
· This is not an insignificant undertaking so we would always recommend taking professional architectural advice.
· Bespoke Architecture can help you from concept to completion if required.
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