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I didn’t think of that, thanks. Sounds like it should be possible then. I’ll appoint a SE once I have planning permission, but intend to submit it for planning myself before spending money on consultants in case the planners decide it’s a non-starter. That’s why I’m trying to make sure it’s all...

Thanks for the suggestion, but I won’t be going down that road.

Thanks, that’s really helpful and good to know I’m on the right track with this! For the floor depth, for now I’m allowing 200mm deep joists to be hung as low as possible between existing 100mm ceiling joists (hung from RSJs spanning between party walls), plus 18mm for floor boarding. Would be...

Thanks, that makes sense. Since my original message I have played around with the layout and the fire door at the top of the stairs should be do-able I think:

Fairly tall I suppose, 2450mm. EDIT: Having looked in more detail at the door at loft level option, it might actually be a better way forward. It frees up the first floor hall and does away with my main problem. Can get a 686mm door to existing small bedroom, and can also increase staircase...

2715mm floor to floor. Risers 209mm, treads 233mm.

Hi all, I’m designing a loft conversion for my mid terrace Victorian house to create a third bedroom. As it’s a small 2 bed, the main challenge I’m having is getting a compliant staircase in that minimises loss of existing bedroom space, and lands in the right place. I need to leave the main...