Fitted furniture, such as these designs from Neville Johnson (
www.nevillejohnson.co.uk) can make the most of the unusual space within a loft conversion
Irrespective of whether your project requires full planning consent, it will always need to conform to the performance and safety standards laid out in the Building Regulations (known as Building Standards in Scotland). Among the key areas to consider on a loft conversion are:
■ Structural stability of the joists, roof, foundations etc.