26/12/2025
📐 Planning Permission vs Building Regulations
Here’s the difference - in plain English:
Planning Permission
➡️ Focuses on how the build looks
➡️ Covers size, shape and external changes
➡️ Basically: “How will this alter the outside of the house?”
Building Regulations
➡️ Focuses on safety + structure
➡️ Covers insulation, fire safety, strength, access
➡️ Basically: “Is it built properly and safely?”
Most loft conversions don’t need planning permission -
but all need building regs approval.
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