Mini loft conversion in a bungalow

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This would be with a drop down ladder to avoid planning permission . Bungalow is 2 bedroom semi detached . Just wondering if anyone has had one and what price quotes were like

What windows are you putting in? Do these require planning?
I thought stairs were a Building Control issue rather than a Planning issue

I can't really see the point, unless you are just boarding it out for storage, in which case it's fine. However, if you want to use it as a proper residential space you are going to need windows. You also need to check if the attic floor can carry weight (mind you, this counts for storage as well). If and when you sell, an attic converted like this will be a hindrance to sale. Why not get the proper permissions?
I have lived in two houses where attics were just boarded out and a ladder put in, and then they had been used for hobbies (like model trains). This was okay, except they were very hot in summer and freezing in winter.

This would potentially be a long term goal and I would need to contact professionals for advice and quotes . It’s just something I have googled on line and it mentioned to be able to stand in the loft it would need reinforced wall structure and raised boards . I was then looking at it being plastered and a window out in . I will try to put a link below for an idea of what I am looking at

www.additional-rooms.co.uk/our-services/mini-loft-conversion/

Reason for looking into this is I have a son with very complex disabilities and with the house being small I thought I may provide space for him to relax and have sensory items .

Have you actually got room to stand up as it is at the moment? If not, I could see this being very expensive. Also, I don't know what disabilities your son has, but would going up and down a loft ladder be safe and easy for him? They are easy to go up, but reversing onto one out of a hatch to go down is another matter entirely. I hate heights, for example, and rarely go into our attic (send my h up instead!) because I hate that feeling of hovering over a void and feeling for a narrow step.
Would a garden room be an alternative? Or possibly even a conservatory? (Assuming you haven't already got one.)

I haven’t been able to look into the loft for a long time ( haven’t got a ladder long enough so I no this needs to be my first step)
My son has autism , learning difficulties and adhd .
Perhaps it may be a better idea to get it boarded for storage only as it would be helpful to have somewhere to put things .

A garden room is a good idea - garden is small but hopefully something might be suitable

we were quoted £ 6000 without building regs with stairs in bedroom .
my brother is site manager for building company been in the game since leaving school totally advised against doing it

Thanks 1471554919 that’s really useful . I imagine it will just be a better idea boarding the loft for storage then .