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	* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.		* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.
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	* Conservation area.		* Conservation area.
	* Converting commercial offices to residential accommodation.		* Converting commercial offices to residential accommodation.
		+	* Licence for Alterations for Apartment.
	* Licence to alter.		* Licence to alter.
	* Line of junction notice.		* Line of junction notice.

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	* Licence to alter.		* Licence to alter.
	* Line of junction notice.		* Line of junction notice.

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	The term ‘conversion' can relate to a change of use or a change in function from a building’s existing usage – whatever that may be – to a new use. For example, a church may be converted into apartments, a garage may be converted into an office, a lighthouse may be converted into a home and so on. Loft conversions or attic conversions involve converting roof spaces into to liveable accommodation.		The term ‘conversion' can relate to a change of use or a change in function from a building’s existing usage – whatever that may be – to a new use. For example, a church may be converted into apartments, a garage may be converted into an office, a lighthouse may be converted into a home and so on. Loft conversions or attic conversions involve converting roof spaces into to liveable accommodation.
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	The term conversion can also refer to the process of converting units from one system to another (often between the metric and imperial), for example converting pounds to kilograms or centimetres to inches. It may also relate to conversions between different currencies.		The term conversion can also refer to the process of converting units from one system to another (often between the metric and imperial), for example converting pounds to kilograms or centimetres to inches. It may also relate to conversions between different currencies.
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	The term ‘conversion' can relate to a change of use or a change in function from a building’s existing usage – whatever that may be – to a new use. For example, a church may be converted into apartments, a garage may be converted into an office, a lighthouse may be converted into a home and so on. Loft conversions or attic conversions involve converting roof spaces into to liveable accommodation.		The term ‘conversion' can relate to a change of use or a change in function from a building’s existing usage – whatever that may be – to a new use. For example, a church may be converted into apartments, a garage may be converted into an office, a lighthouse may be converted into a home and so on. Loft conversions or attic conversions involve converting roof spaces into to liveable accommodation.

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−	The term ‘conversion ~~is usually applied~~ to a change of use or a change in function from a building’s existing usage – whatever that may be – to a new use. For example, a church may be converted into apartments, a ~~dairy~~ may be converted into an office ~~and~~ a lighthouse may be converted into a home.	+	The term ‘conversion' can relate to a change of use or a change in function from a building’s existing usage – whatever that may be – to a new use. For example, a church may be converted into apartments, a garage may be converted into an office, a lighthouse may be converted into a home and so on. Loft conversions or attic conversions involve converting roof spaces into to liveable accommodation.

−	~~To convert~~ buildings may require quite drastic interventions not only in terms of layout, materials and possibly openings created or closed in the building fabric, but also structural alterations which may be significant and require an engineer’s input.	+	Converting buildings may require quite drastic interventions, not only in terms of layout, materials and possibly openings created or closed in the building fabric, but also structural alterations which may be significant and require an engineer’s input. All this will require a thorough understanding of how buildings work and how they can be altered in the most cost-effective way to achieve the desired aesthetic and functional results.

−	~~All this~~ will require ~~a thorough understanding~~ of ~~how buildings work and how they can be altered in~~ the ~~most cost-effective way to achieve~~ the ~~desired aesthetic~~ and ~~functional criteria~~.	+	Many of these instances will require planning consent, perhaps including an application for change of use if the new use of the building is in a different class from the old use, and the change is not considered a permitted development.

−	~~Many of these instances will require planning consent~~: the local authority will need to be satisfied that what is proposed complies with the building regulations, particularly regarding thermal insulation, sound insulation, fire protection, means of escape, ventilation and access. Any new usage will also be required not to adversely impact any neighbouring buildings (e.g noise, right of light etc) and the environment (e.g cooking fumes from a new restaurant).	+	For more information see: Planning permission.

−	~~Legal matters must also be considered and if necessary~~, the ~~expert advice~~ of ~~a construction lawyer be sought. For example~~, ~~some works may require a party wall agreement or come under CDM regulations or the Equality Act (replaces former Disability Discrimination Act)~~.	+	In addition, proposed changes must complies with the building regulations, particularly regarding thermal insulation, sound insulation, fire protection, means of escape, ventilation and access and so on.

−	~~It is crucial that prior to embarking on a conversion or adaptation~~ of a ~~building~~, ~~all parties are fully conversant with the fabric and structure of the building and the implications of the~~ works~~. This usually leads to correct decision making and~~ a ~~better outcome~~.	+	For more information see: Building regulations.
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		+	Legal matters must also be considered and if necessary, the expert advice of a construction lawyer be sought. For example, some works may require a party wall agreement or come under CDM regulations or the Equality Act (replaces former Disability Discrimination Act).

−	The term ~~‘conversion’ may~~ also ~~be applied~~ to ~~a loft conversion or attic conversion where~~ the ~~attic~~ of ~~a house~~ (~~i.e~~ the ~~roof space~~) ~~is converted from being dead storage space~~ to ~~liveable accommodation~~. ~~This does not normally entail a change of use~~.	+	The term conversion can also refer to the process of converting units from one system to another (often between the metric and imperial), for example converting pounds to kilograms or centimetres to inches. It may also relate to conversions between different currencies.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

	* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.		* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.
		+	* Building regulations.
	* CDM for self-builders and domestic clients.		* CDM for self-builders and domestic clients.
		+	* Change of use class.
	* Conservation area.		* Conservation area.
−	* Custom-build homes.
−	* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.
−	* How to find a builder.
−	* Kit house.
	* Licence to alter.		* Licence to alter.
	* Line of junction notice.		* Line of junction notice.
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	* Refurbishment.		* Refurbishment.
	* Renovation.		* Renovation.
		+	* Retrofit.
	* Self-build homes.		* Self-build homes.
−	* ~~Types of room~~.	+	* Units.
		+	* Use class.

	[[Category:Design]]		[[Category:Design]]

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The term ‘conversion is usually applied to a change of use or a change in function from a building’s existing usage – whatever that may be – to a new use. For example, a church may be converted into apartments, a dairy may be converted into an office and a lighthouse may be converted into a home.

To convert buildings may require quite drastic interventions not only in terms of layout, materials and possibly openings created or closed in the building fabric, but also structural alterations which may be significant and require an engineer’s input.

All this will require a thorough understanding of how buildings work and how they can be altered in the most cost-effective way to achieve the desired aesthetic and functional criteria.

Many of these instances will require planning consent: the local authority will need to be satisfied that what is proposed complies with the building regulations, particularly regarding thermal insulation, sound insulation, fire protection, means of escape, ventilation and access. Any new usage will also be required not to adversely impact any neighbouring buildings (e.g noise, right of light etc) and the environment (e.g cooking fumes from a new restaurant).

Legal matters must also be considered and if necessary, the expert advice of a construction lawyer be sought. For example, some works may require a party wall agreement or come under CDM regulations or the Equality Act (replaces former Disability Discrimination Act).

It is crucial that prior to embarking on a conversion or adaptation of a building, all parties are fully conversant with the fabric and structure of the building and the implications of the works. This usually leads to correct decision making and a better outcome.

The term ‘conversion’ may also be applied to a loft conversion or attic conversion where the attic of a house (i.e the roof space) is converted from being dead storage space to liveable accommodation. This does not normally entail a change of use.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.
* CDM for self-builders and domestic clients.
* Conservation area.
* Custom-build homes.
* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.
* How to find a builder.
* Kit house.
* Licence to alter.
* Line of junction notice.
* Listed buildings.
* Party Wall Act.
* Planning permission.
* Refurbishment.
* Renovation.
* Self-build homes.
* Types of room.

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