THE NEW GENERATION OF LOFT CONVERSIONS

• For most people, it’s a pragmatic option fuelled by a burgeoning family or the need to work from home. For others, inspired by the industrial earthiness of New York’s Meatpacking District or the cavernous spaces of Shoreditch’s former factories, it’s more of lifestyle choice.

• What’s encouraging is that it’s a trend even the most modest of terraces can tap into — fusing style and extra square footage without the hassle of having to dig down into the basement. Rising property prices mean improving rather than moving can be the more attractive option.

• Many extensions won’t need planning permission as they will fall within the category Permitted Development Rights. Check with your local council if you’re not sure. But the advantage of a more comprehensive roof extension lies in the additional head height it offers through raising ridge height.

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