The main difference between a rear dormer and a rear mansard are the materials and the shape. For a mansard, the rear mansard wall tilts backwards by 72 degrees. The mansard cheeks are also constructed using face brickwork rather than timber framework with hanging tiles.
A mansard loft conversion begins at approximately £50k including VAT, typically being £4k more than a standard rear dormer for the property. These are typically requested by the council on flats and conservation zones, as the design is typically more sympathetic to the existing architecture.
A leaseholder can have a loft conversion on their property, but they will need permission from the freeholder and/or other leaseholders. You may need to have your deeds reviewed by a solicitor to confirm what is required for use of the space.
Yes, you will always need planning permission for a maisonette loft conversion, as there are no permitted development rights for maisonettes. You will also need Party Wall Agreements and ensure you own the roof space which you wish to convert.
Yes, you can have a loft conversion on a maisonette. You will need planning permission from your local building authority, as you do not get lawful development rights with a maisonette. You will need to own the roof space above your property and ensure this isn’t shared with properties below.
Adding a bathroom does not have any effect on whether you need planning permission. However, your bathroom will need to comply with building regulations which will be detailed in the building regulation drawings, created by your architect or structural engineer.
Yes, you can have an ensuite bathroom in your loft conversion. This is designed and constructed in the same way as a normal bathroom in a loft conversion, except it is directly connected to the bedroom and not the landing area.
Yes, you can have a bathroom in a loft conversion, it is common for the majority of loft conversions completed across the UK. A bathroom allows your home to have an independent living space, which takes the strain off one shared family bathroom.
You can put a bathroom anywhere in your loft conversion if there is enough height. This is sometimes determined by the location of your drainage stack pipe, but this can be mitigated by using a macerator so your bathroom can be located elsewhere.
Adding a bathroom to a loft conversion adds approximately £1,800 +VAT with the client supplying sanitary ware. This covers the structure, plumbing and bathroom installation of the loft bathroom, which includes tiling. Adding a bathroom can add significant value to your home.
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