Duplex apartment suitable for attic conversion - management company permission

niceoneted said:

Currently in a duplex apartment and the attic is very suitable to convert t........the documents of purchase that the use of space in attic is ours but that management company are responsible for the roof. Unsure now as to whether we would need planning permission to add velux windows for light and or permission from the management company.
Anyone have any experience of this previously?
Many thanks

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mf1 said:

You'll always be very restricted as to what substantial works you can or cannot do in an apartment/duplex situation. You should have your solicitor check out your title Deeds and also the planning permissions attached to your property. You will absolutely need Management Company permission.

mf

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threebedsemi said:

If you read your documents of purchase carefully, you will find that the management company are likey to be responsible for the entire external envelope of your duplex (external walls, etc.). As mf1 said, make sure you actually own the attic space, which is different from 'having the enjoyment of'.
If you can make a case that you are adding value by carrying out the works, it will help.
In terms of the works themselves, you are likely to need both planning permission and a fire safety certificate for the development. One of your issues in this regard is safe means of escape from the attic to the exterior of the building, which might involve considerable works to the remainder of the apartment

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kvadratelis said:

Hi All,

Just wondering have you ever get this done? We are in the same situation and I would love to hear back from you experience. Any feedback is welcome.

Thank you

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