Hi,
Recently purchased a property that came with planning approval for loft conversion and single storey rear extn and double on side. I would like to make some changes to the plan and would like to check feasibility of my proposalm before contacting the original architect and contacting LA for ammendment/re-submittal.
On the original plan the stairs were located in the box room running parallel and over extg stairs. I would like to alter this to a winder style staircase starting just after the original door into the box room, 2 steps up then kite to the left followed by one step up then kite again then straight above the extg stairs. 2M head height will be achieved. What this then achieves is the remaining part of the box room can become an ensuite to the orignal master bedroom. I will change all doors & frames to all rooms on both gnd and 1st floor to FD30 door sets (is this to current spec). Question is for the loft bedroom can the door at the bottom (required if I turn into HMO for separation) of the stairs be created just after the first stair and open out onto the extg landing or is there a requirement for it to open inwards or a minimum dimension required for the door to open onto the extg landing.
With respect to HMO are there any additonal requirements as information on this seems very limited? I will of course get anything confirmed in writing but would like to have a better understanding before contacting LA and architect.
Attached are the copies of the plans and my edits
Recently purchased a property that came with planning approval for loft conversion and single storey rear extn and double on side. I would like to make some changes to the plan and would like to check feasibility of my proposalm before contacting the original architect and contacting LA for ammendment/re-submittal.
On the original plan the stairs were located in the box room running parallel and over extg stairs. I would like to alter this to a winder style staircase starting just after the original door into the box room, 2 steps up then kite to the left followed by one step up then kite again then straight above the extg stairs. 2M head height will be achieved. What this then achieves is the remaining part of the box room can become an ensuite to the orignal master bedroom. I will change all doors & frames to all rooms on both gnd and 1st floor to FD30 door sets (is this to current spec). Question is for the loft bedroom can the door at the bottom (required if I turn into HMO for separation) of the stairs be created just after the first stair and open out onto the extg landing or is there a requirement for it to open inwards or a minimum dimension required for the door to open onto the extg landing.
With respect to HMO are there any additonal requirements as information on this seems very limited? I will of course get anything confirmed in writing but would like to have a better understanding before contacting LA and architect.
Attached are the copies of the plans and my edits
Persist with your LA, who is your local council BTW? Presume you realise the approved planning application is only valid for 3 years? Better get your skates on or see if you can extend the deadline.
