Most loft conversions can be carried out without planning permission under permitted development, but there are exceptions. You will also need to follow building regulations regardless of the type of ...

If, like so many others, you are currently doing nothing with your loft space other than using it to store all that 'stuff' you don't really need to hang on to, then you really are missing a trick.

Turning the wasted area in your attic into a habitable room (or two) is one of the best ways to add space and value – but there are some loft conversion mistakes that could ruin all your efforts.

Discover how much a loft conversion costs in 2026 with a UK breakdown based on size, type, and project requirements.

The number of home improvement planning applications is up 60 per cent since 2012, with the loft extension being one of the most popular ways of creating space. Asia Kowalczuk and Duncan Grey took ...