40sqm excempt extension - Attic conversion

gooner99

I understand you can build a 40sqm single story extension to the rear of an existing house without planning permission. What rules apply to converting the attic space above the 40sqm extension (assuming this attic space is suitable for conversion). Anyone know if this type of attic conversion is allowed without planning?

Gumbo

gooner99 wrote: »

I understand you can build a 40sqm single story extension to the rear of an existing house without planning permission. What rules apply to converting the attic space above the 40sqm extension (assuming this attic space is suitable for conversion). Anyone know if this type of attic conversion is allowed without planning?

Typically, yes. It's exempt from planning along with any velux Windows to the rear. If the space can meet building regulations it could in theory be deemed as another bedroom.

Best to have a registered engineer designing the structural elements and the fire safety requirements and to offer certificates on completion also.

gooner99

kceire wrote: »

Typically, yes. It's exempt from planning along with any velux Windows to the rear. If the space can meet building regulations it could in theory be deemed as another bedroom.

Best to have a registered engineer designing the structural elements and the fire safety requirements and to offer certificates on completion also.

Thanks for the reply. It was a thought I had when reading that converting existing attics, that they were in most cases exempt. I thought to myself could that apply to an extension. I understand the importance of engaging an engineer to design and certify.

Follow on question. Can this conversion in the attic space above the extension take place while the extension is being built or must it happen after the extension is built?

Gumbo

gooner99 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. It was a thought I had when reading that converting existing attics, that they were in most cases exempt. I thought to myself could that apply to an extension. I understand the importance of engaging an engineer to design and certify.

Follow on question. Can this conversion in the attic space above the extension take place while the extension is being built or must it happen after the extension is built?

At the same time. Section 41H of the Planning & Development Act would apply in my opinion.

gooner99

kceire wrote: »

At the same time. Section 41H of the Planning & Development Act would apply in my opinion.

Cheers again , will try and find that on the net to have a read of before an engineer is engaged.

gooner99

Sorry to bother you again Kceire. Where is the handiest place to find that section?

Gumbo

gooner99 wrote: »

Sorry to bother you again Kceire. Where is the handiest place to find that section?

http://www.environ.ie/planning/legislation/planning-acts

Bear in mind, it will not specifically state that attics are exempt.