Attic dormer conversion help

degsie

Apologies if this has been asked before, I'm just looking for advise on where to start with this.

We are thinking of getting a dormer conversion in our attic. The house is a semi attached 4 bed. So how do I get started? I assume I need planning permission, an architect and a builder? Do I need plans to get the planning permission? Who submits the planning application? etc....

So is there an idiots guide to getting this started?

Gumbo

degsie wrote: »

Apologies if this has been asked before, I'm just looking for advise on where to start with this.

We are thinking of getting a dormer conversion in our attic. The house is a semi attached 4 bed. So how do I get started? I assume I need planning permission, an architect and a builder? Do I need plans to get the planning permission? Who submits the planning application? etc....

So is there an idiots guide to getting this started?

You need to engage a competent person to do the drawings for planning permission. Your first step should be a local architect or engineer or technician/draughtsman.

They should guide you on a what to do basis.

Where are you based?

shane6977

Are you actually building a dormer or just converting your attic? If just converting you may not need planning.

See here for some good info to get you started:

http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentHousing/BuildingStandards/PublicationsDocuments/FileDownLoad,1657,en.pdf

And here:

http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentHousing/BuildingStandards/PublicationsDocuments/FileDownLoad,5093,en.doc

degsie

Thanks for the replies. I live in Lucan, Dublin. Wondering if anybody could recommend a local architect?

shane6977

degsie wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. I live in Lucan, Dublin. Wondering if anybody could recommend a local architect?

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