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Converting a downstairs living room, kitchen and bathroom into open-plan living/dining area?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.07 PM

I am considering buying a house with a small living room, separate kitchen and downstairs bathroom. I would like to turn this all into an open-plan living/dining area and move the bathroom to the spare bedroom upstairs. I believe the bedroom is directly above the current bathroom (as the dimensions are exactly the same). Would this be a big job, expensive and possible? Would I need any permissions? Thanks.

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GN Building Services (Stafford) Ltd

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Stafford

You don't need planning permission unless the property is listed. You will certainly need building control plans and inspections, but this is never a problem so long as the plans are competent and the structural work, such as lintels and supporting beams, is done to a good standard. Good luck! Paul

Answered15 June 2014