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Velux windows on the front

  • 28-04-2015 12:21pm
    #1
    Thespoofer
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    I have a townhouse and for a number of reasons I am looking at the possibility of putting velux rooflights windows in the front side of the roof.

    I know planning is needed for this, so if I sent in a planning application and it was approved would they only come out to 'check' or ' sign off ' on the velux installation as I'd like to eventually convert the attic ( without planning ).


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  • #2
    sydthebeat
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    Thespoofer wrote: »
    would they only come out to 'check' or ' sign off ' on the velux installation as I'd like to eventually convert the attic ( without planning ).

    no.....

    the council would have no involvement at all with you post the decision.


  • #3
    BryanF
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    Why avoid planning for an attic conversion?


  • #4
    Gumbo
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    Thespoofer wrote: »
    I have a townhouse and for a number of reasons I am looking at the possibility of putting velux rooflights windows in the front side of the roof.

    I know planning is needed for this, so if I sent in a planning application and it was approved would they only come out to 'check' or ' sign off ' on the velux installation as I'd like to eventually convert the attic ( without planning ).

    You need to apply for the permission to convert the attic and out in the velux at one stage. Remembering to comply with the building regulations at the same time.


  • #5
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    The reason I wanted to avoid full planning on the attic is it will be considered ' storage ' and not living space.
    I believe a lot of conversions go this route to avoid full planning as it would entail a whole host of extra regulations, costs and so on.
    If I'm not mistaken, I don't think planning is needed on the conversion of attic space for ' storage ' ? I may be wrong..


  • #6
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Why is storage 'emphasised' is it that you plan to stick one of your kids up there 'just to stay the night'?


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  • #7
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,346 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Thespoofer wrote: »
    The reason I wanted to avoid full planning on the attic is it will be considered ' storage ' and not living space.
    I believe a lot of conversions go this route to avoid full planning as it would entail a whole host of extra regulations, costs and so on.
    If I'm not mistaken, I don't think planning is needed on the conversion of attic space for ' storage ' ? I may be wrong..

    You do realise that structural design loadings for storage can be greater and stricter than residential use.

    Also, if it has a staircase going to it, the you need to comply with the regulations. End of.


  • #8
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    kceire wrote: »
    You do realise that structural design loadings for storage can be greater and stricter than residential use.

    Also, if it has a staircase going to it, the you need to comply with the regulations. End of.

    Yes I am aware of the structural work needed to do it correctly ( probably a full RSJ floating floor ) and signed off, that goes without saying.
    And of course a staircase would be installed and built to current building regs but you can still build within regulations and not need planning for certain exempt works.

    I'd probably ' stick ' myself up there and not the kids, quite fancy the idea.


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