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Below are examples of Loft Conversions, which are often one of the most popular forms of adding increased rooms to a property - such as bedrooms, or increasing the general floor-space, where there is limited opportunity to expand due to a restricted plot. However, their design can often be challenging, as new staircases have to introduced and key aspects. Such as headroom need considering. Most Loft Conversion will usually require Planning Permission & Building Regulations approval, and so there is a lot to consider when deciding to ‘Go Up.’

Loft Conversions

Large extensions and developments can often be the most challenging projects to undertake, but also can be some of the most rewarding, for both ourselves and the home owner, where dramatic changes in the property can be seen, and mundane or disorganised, out-dated house can be transformed into a truly dream home.

Most major developments, especially if over two storeys, will require formal Planning Permission and Building Regulations Approval. It is essential for such a major development the plans submitted are the final design you will be happy to live with. We provide a range of design options, based around your requirements, amending and revising the plans until you are 100% sure the final plans submitted are the ones you will be happy to build and live with.

If you’re considering a larger development, and would like some advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Below are a couple of developments to highlight the type of transformations possible.

Loft Conversion & Rear Extension to Existing Detached Bungalow

This is a classic Loft Conversion, where an existing single-storey detached two-bedroom bungalow is made into a one-half-storey four-bedroom chalet bungalow. The project was made special by transforming the dated red-brick bungalow into a modern, unique property, by adding some special features, including a glazed rear section, and projecting timber-post front porch entrance.

The entire roof of the original bungalow was removed, aspects of the property demolished, and the ground floor area extended to suit the new floor plan design, to produce an open plan interior to the ground floor, with two large bedrooms  on the first floor.

A major feature was the double bi-fold doors to the ground floor, opening up the interior and offering views across the garden, with a co-coordinating Juliet balcony with double doors to the new master bedroom to the new first floor.

 The exterior was  then transformed by covering the tired red brickwork with a mix of smooth coated render and timber-cladding to the gable ends at front and rear. The final result was a complete transformation and dream home for the client.

Triple Dormer Loft Conversion to Existing Detached Bungalow

Another classic Loft Conversion, where an existing single-storey detached bungalow is made into a one-half-storey four-bedroom chalet bungalow. The client’s brief was to provide three good-sized bedrooms to the first floor - so all the bedrooms were together - ideally with a spare guest room downstairs which would suit an elderly relative.

 The plot was restrictive, so the only way to achieve this was by going up. With some minor internal amendments and a new entrance added, a new lobby was created. Some full height ‘arrow-slit’ windows were introduced, adding light to the new entrance and lobby, with a new staircase providing access to the new first floor. In addition, by closing off an un-used entrance door, the ground floor bedroom was given an en-suite, to make the ground floor bedroom self-contained.

By simply raising the roof (and extending the chimney) and adding three pitched roof Dormers, the new design achieves all the client’s needs and transforms a bland and featureless bungalow into a unique ‘Cottage Style’ property. Additional character was created by the use of timber-cladding and rendering to key elevations, and additional ‘arrow-slit’ windows to the first floor. A feature timber-framed porch was added to the new entrance, transforming this ordinary bungalow into something special.

Cat-slide Dormer with Juliet Balcony Loft Conversion to Existing Detached Bungalow

This project had various aspects to be considered when discussing the project with the client. The two-bedroom chalet bungalow urgently needed a new bedroom for the growing family, where young children were sharing a bedroom. In addition, the client wanted to improve the existing kitchen, creating an open-plan kitchen / dining area, with access to the rear garden. Also unused detached garage was ideal for a transformation to make better use for the busy family.

A gable end / hipped roof loft conversion was added to the first floor, creating a large master bedroom, and thus providing two separate bedrooms for the children. A ‘cat-slide’ roof was added to the loft extension, increasing the internal headroom, and enabling a Juliet balcony and internally opening double-doors to be introduced. This produced a perfect solution to the bedrooms.

On the ground floor, by extending the loft extension across to the detached garage, a new porch / lobby area was created, enabling the redundant garage to be joined to the ground floor. Here it was converted into a home gym and cinema room. Internally the ground floor was finished off by the removal of walls and creating an open plan living area. One other key aspect was the retention of a feature tree. The development was built around this, and in addition, a new raised garden area was introduced, with views via ‘arrow-slit’ windows from the new open plan kitchen area and across to the lobby. A perfect result all around.

These are simply a selection of the many Loft Conversions and developments we’ve undertaken.

If you’re considering a development project which requires a Loft Conversion, please don’t  hesitate to gives us a call on 01603 720148 or send an e-mail to: mail@house-plan.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.