Thousands of reasons to ensure you obtain loft conversion planning permissionA Coventry couple who did not have the correct loft conversion planning permission were left facing a bill of £26000 when their local council took them to court. Beryl and Bob Adkins hired a contractor to build the extension to their roof space leaving it to the builder to complete the paperwork and obtain the necessary council permission. Unfortunately, the contractor built the conversion without obtaining the correct planning permission. The work contravened the building regulations and Coventry City Council took the Adkins to court. Result? The court ordered that the £14,000 loft conversion must be demolished leaving the Adkins also facing a demolition bill of a further £12,000. Now, you may think that is harsh but the reality is that even if you employ a builder to cover all the angles, i.e., not only build the project but also to ensure that the regulations are followed it is still YOUR responsibility to make sure the work is done correctly and that all loft conversion planning regulations are complied with. There is no excuse for failing to do this. You must keep a tight reign on the project and your builders. And, if your builder tells you he has obtained the correct approval from the council, demand to see the paperwork. Elsewhere on this site we have stressed the importance of complying with the building regulations and planning permission laws. By not doing so either because of a desire to save time, money or hassle will only result in you being hit where it hurts - in the wallet!
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