It can be difficult to know where to start when planning a loft conversion. From deciding whether to go for a dormer, mansard or rooflight conversion, to figuring out planning permission and hiring a ...

An appeal has been launched against the refusal of a loft conversion with a side dormer at a property in Westhoughton. Plans were launched for a property on Forest Drive. Applicant Lucy McMahon wanted ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Living cheek by jowl with the nearest and dearest for weeks on end will leave most of us wishing for one thing: more space. This might be the time to plan your loft extension. You could go for a ...

It can be a cheap and relatively painless way to add space to your home, says Caroline Allen, but before you raise the roof, read our check list. One of OC Architects’ projects which incorporated a ...

The reason for needing more space often defines whether you extend up or out? But if you're looking to add value, which one ...

Some of us love a building project, especially if the end goal is geared towards creating more room in your existing home. And when it comes to a loft conversion, not only can it provide a significant ...