A closer look at Permitted Development Rights: lofts

Tuesday, 15 June 2010 16:28

Permitted Development Rights (PD Rights) enable you to transform your home in a whole variety of ways, and all without the need for planning permission.

Loft conversions are one of the most popular ways our customers choose to extend the space and value in their homes.

And it’s not hard to see why.

Lofts normally include 50% of the total floor area of a typical house.

Plus, the works don’t require foundations and the space always has the best views and the best natural light.

By using your PD Rights you have no restrictions on adding glazing in the form of windows, roof lights or Veluxes, which enables you to maximise the light and aspect of any conversion.

And best of all: a loft conversion under Permitted Development will be bigger than one approved under full planning:

Typical Full Planning solution: 45% effective

Permitted Development solution: 75% effective

Permitted Development has greater allowances for glazing and roof-lights

Betternest has developed a simple 3-step process which enables you to realise the potential in your home by utilising your PD Rights.

This potential is not limited to loft conversions – there are many other ways of renovating your home, which you can learn about in our free eBook.

Click here to learn more about how Betternest can transform your home, or drop us a line at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0800 840 4154.