Apartment Attic conversion

Skinfull

Hey guys I'm thinking about converting the attic in my apartment. I live in a 5 storey walk up (top floor obviously) and I have a hatch to the attic in my hall way (inside my apartment, not in the shared space).

I currently use it for storing boxes and christmas crap. Usual attic affair. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in converting an attic like this. Any reccomendations / suggestions or blockers?

I'm trying to contact the mgmt co about putting roof windows in but I'm guessing thats going to be a no-no and I'm betting it will lead to me being responsible for roof leaks in the whole building or something.

As this is purely cosmentic changes and no exterior changes will be made (unless I get permission for windows) would I be right in assuming I will not need any planning permission?

Thoughts?

Poor Uncle Tom

You need to speak to a professional specifically about your project, planning permission, FSC, DAC, may all be needed.

BryanF

Poor Uncle Tom wrote: »

You need to speak to a professional specifically about your project, planning permission, FSC, DAC, may all be needed.

+1

ted1

My old landlord tried it and the MC said no. That while he had access to the attic he didn't own it and it wasn't his to convert j

Skinfull

Ah good to know! I have access and storage use and my water tank is up there so while I did ask my MC about windows I never thought to ask them about whether or not I could convert it!

Good catch! Thanks.

DvB

Came a cross this scenario once or twice in the past, usually the contract for the top storey apartments make reference to the apartment owner having exclusive use of the space (similar to the usual arrangement fr balconies etc.) but the space remains the property of the management co. Its a pretty standard clause in most apartment contracts, so maybe check that out first.

We did, just the once, find ourselves designing an attic conversion in such a scenario where there was no clauses to that effect & the management co. allowed the conversion go ahead. worked out well as it gave a great view out over Howth.