Hi,
I m in a process of buying a house with the attic conversion. It's sold as storage only because it doesn't have the legal minimum ceiling height to classify as a bedroom/living space. It has velux windows to the rear and it's been confirmed by a local authority it is exempt from planing permission. It also has been more than 7 years so the statue of limitations would apply.
My question is does this attic conversion needs any certificates/ opinions on compliance with building regulations?Modifications have been made to the roof structure to cater for an attic conversion. The vendors doesn't have any paper work in place and the EA keeps repeating it is not an official habitable space so it doesn't need to comply with building regs...
Also do I need any document to confirm the exemption from planning?
Thanks,
I m in a process of buying a house with the attic conversion. It's sold as storage only because it doesn't have the legal minimum ceiling height to classify as a bedroom/living space. It has velux windows to the rear and it's been confirmed by a local authority it is exempt from planing permission. It also has been more than 7 years so the statue of limitations would apply.
My question is does this attic conversion needs any certificates/ opinions on compliance with building regulations?Modifications have been made to the roof structure to cater for an attic conversion. The vendors doesn't have any paper work in place and the EA keeps repeating it is not an official habitable space so it doesn't need to comply with building regs...
Also do I need any document to confirm the exemption from planning?
Thanks,